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Zohler Family History

Zohler 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: Ohler, Zahler, Pohler, Kohler, Zoller, Bohler, Wohler, Mohler, Hohler

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Where is the Zohler family from?

You can see how Zohler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zohler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zohler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Zohler families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zohler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zohler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zohler 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 Zohler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zohler. 100% of Zohler men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Zohler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Zohler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zohler 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Zohler. 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 43 military records available for the last name Zohler. For the veterans among your Zohler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zohler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Zohler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Zohler in 1969 was 72, and 65 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zohler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zohler 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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