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Zarlenga Family History

Zarlenga 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: Zarlengo, Zarling, Harling, Darling, Zelenka, Zaring, Armenta

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Where is the Zarlenga family from?

You can see how Zarlenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarlenga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zarlenga families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Zarlenga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zarlenga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarlenga 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 Zarlenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zarlenga. 50% of Zarlenga men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Zarlenga women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zarlenga were Weaver and New Worker.

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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%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Weaver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Bender
    25%
  • Grained Nurse
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Zarlenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Zarlenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarlenga 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Zarlenga. 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 180 military records available for the last name Zarlenga. For the veterans among your Zarlenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarlenga lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zarlenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zarlenga in 1964 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zarlenga 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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