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Zollar Family History

Zollar Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dollar, Zoller, Collar, Zolla, Kollar, Hollar, Zellar, Lollar

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Where is the Zollar family from?

You can see how Zollar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zollar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zollar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Zollar families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Zollar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Zollar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zollar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zollar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zollar. 50% of Zollar men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Zollar women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zollar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zollar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 57 immigration records available for the last name Zollar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Zollar. For the veterans among your Zollar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zollar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zollar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zollar in 1962 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zollar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zollar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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