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Zaler Family History

Zaler 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, Faler, Zalar, Haler, Zager, Saler, Paler, Zales, Zale, Kaler

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Where is the Zaler family from?

You can see how Zaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zaler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Zaler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zaler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zaler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaler 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 Zaler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaler. 28% of Zaler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zaler women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Partner Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Zaler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Zaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaler 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Zaler. 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 71 military records available for the last name Zaler. For the veterans among your Zaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zaler in 1964 was 39, and 40 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zaler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaler 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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