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Zealand Family History

Zealand Surname Meaning

probably from the province of Zeeland in the SW Netherlands or possibly the island of Zealand in Denmark (Danish Sjælland).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Zealand family from?

You can see how Zealand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zealand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zealand families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Zealand families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zealand's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Zealand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zealand 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 Zealand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Zealand. 50% of Zealand men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Zealand women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • Cowman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Zealand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zealand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zealand 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Zealand. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Zealand. For the veterans among your Zealand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zealand lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Zealand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zealand in 1962 was 77, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zealand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zealand 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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