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Zaglas Family History

Zaglas 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: Pallas, Barlas, Dallas, Salas, Balas, Zalar, Hallas, Ballas, Atlas

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Where is the Zaglas family from?

You can see how Zaglas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaglas family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Zaglas family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaglas's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Zaglas families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaglas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Zaglas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaglas 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Zaglas. 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 30 military records available for the last name Zaglas. For the veterans among your Zaglas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaglas lifespan?

Average Zaglas life expectancy in 2002 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaglas 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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