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Zuleger Family History

Zuleger Surname Meaning

German: occupational name from Middle High German zuoleger ‘assistant helper’ in some cases perhaps used ironically.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zuleger family from?

You can see how Zuleger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuleger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zuleger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Zuleger families living in Rhode Island. This was about 44% of all the recorded Zuleger's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Zuleger families in 1880.
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What did your Zuleger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zuleger. 55% of Zuleger men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Zuleger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zuleger were Mechanic and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    75%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Zuleger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Zuleger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuleger 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Zuleger. 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 560 military records available for the last name Zuleger. For the veterans among your Zuleger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuleger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zuleger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zuleger in 1955 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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