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Zolton Family History

Zolton 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: Holton, Colton, Tolton, Bolton, Nolton, Kolton, Molton, Dolton

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Where is the Zolton family from?

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

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zolton. 34% of Zolton men worked as a Coal Loader.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Zolton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Zolton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolton 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Zolton. 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 35 military records available for the last name Zolton. For the veterans among your Zolton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolton lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Zolton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zolton in 1950 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zolton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zolton 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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