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Zahrli Family History

Zahrli 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: Bahri, Zahl, Zahra, Sahli, Fahrni, Carli, Sarli, Kehrli, Wehrli

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Where is the Zahrli family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zahrli 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 Zahrli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zahrli. 100% of Zahrli women worked as a House Work.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Zahrli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zahrli 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zahrli. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zahrli. For the veterans among your Zahrli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zahrli lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Zahrli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zahrli in 1974 was 78, and 85 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zahrli 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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