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Zolotar Family History

Zolotar 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, Bolter, Solar, Zotter, Holter, Kolstad, Milota, Kotar, Zola

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Where is the Zolotar family from?

You can see how Zolotar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolotar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zolotar families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zolotar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zolotar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zolotar 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 Zolotar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Realtor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zolotar. 50% of Zolotar men worked as a Realtor.

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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

  • Realtor
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Zolotar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Zolotar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolotar 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Zolotar. 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 23 military records available for the last name Zolotar. For the veterans among your Zolotar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolotar lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Zolotar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zolotar in 1960 was 43, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zolotar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zolotar 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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