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Zalb Family History

Zalb 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: Salb, Kalb, Falb, Zale, Zall, Gall, Gale, Hale, Gal, Wall

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Zalb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalb 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Zalb. 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 Zalb. For the veterans among your Zalb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalb lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1987, in the United States, Zalb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zalb in 1982 was 91, and 100 in 1987.

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