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Zahler Family History

Zahler Surname Meaning

German (Zähler) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from an agent derivative of German zahlen ‘to count’ Middle High German zalen hence an occupational name for someone who kept count i.e. a tallyman or clerk; also for German a nickname for a debtor.

German: nickname or topographic name derived from a shortened form of Middle High German zagel ‘tail’ (see Zahl).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zahler family from?

You can see how Zahler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zahler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zahler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Zahler families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Zahler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Zahler families in 1911.
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What did your Zahler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zahler. 100% of Zahler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zahler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zahler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zahler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zahler. For the veterans among your Zahler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zahler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Zahler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zahler in 1951 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zahler 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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