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Zahller Family History

Zahller 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, Waller, Galler, Zeller, Faller, Dahler, Kaller, Mahler

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Where is the Zahller family from?

You can see how Zahller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zahller family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zahller families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zahller family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zahller's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zahller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zahller 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 Zahller ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Zahller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Zahller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zahller 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zahller. 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 128 military records available for the last name Zahller. For the veterans among your Zahller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zahller lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zahller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zahller in 1964 was 64, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zahller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zahller 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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