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Zulen Family History

Zulen 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: Bulen, Hulen, Mule, Allen, Nolen, Mullen, Uren, Gulden, Cullen, Ellen

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Where is the Zulen family from?

You can see how Zulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zulen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zulen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Zulen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zulen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zulen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zulen 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 25 census records available for the last name Zulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zulen 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Zulen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Zulen. For the veterans among your Zulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zulen lifespan?

Average Zulen life expectancy in 1963 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zulen 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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