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Zolper Family History

Zolper 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: Zoller, Wolper, Cooper, Holder, Toller, Bolter, Kopper, Zeller

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Where is the Zolper family from?

You can see how Zolper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolper family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zolper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Zolper families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Zolper's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Zolper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zolper 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 Zolper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zolper. 100% of Zolper men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zolper women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Zolper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Zolper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolper 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Zolper. 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 152 military records available for the last name Zolper. For the veterans among your Zolper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolper lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Zolper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zolper in 1957 was 63, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zolper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zolper 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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