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Zahlen Family History

Zahlen 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: Zahler, Dahlen, Zwahlen, Wahlen, Allen, Dahler, Zahl, Bohlen, Palen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zahlen 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 34 census records available for the last name Zahlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zahlen 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Zahlen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Zahlen. For the veterans among your Zahlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zahlen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Zahlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zahlen in 1968 was 70, and 64 in 2003.

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