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Zohlen Family History

Zohlen 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: Bohlen, Nolen, Ohler, Dolen, Zahler, Bolen, Woolen, Dahlen, Molen

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Where is the Zohlen family from?

You can see how Zohlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zohlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zohlen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zohlen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zohlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zohlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Zohlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zohlen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Zohlen. 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 47 military records available for the last name Zohlen. For the veterans among your Zohlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zohlen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Zohlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zohlen in 1971 was 90, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zohlen 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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