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Zollum Family History

Zollum 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: Collum, Wollum, Allum, Bollom, Cullum, Hallum, Pullum, Holum, Solum

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Where is the Zollum family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zollum 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 Zollum ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Zollum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zollum 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zollum. 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 16 military records available for the last name Zollum. For the veterans among your Zollum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zollum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Zollum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zollum in 1969 was 63, and 59 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zollum 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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