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Zollner Name Meaning

German (also Zöllner): occupational name for a customs officer a variant of Zoller . Compare Zoellner .

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


Similar surnames: Zoellner, Zoller, Zellner, Mollner, Wollner, Roller, Koller, Poller

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Where is the Zollner family from?

You can see how Zollner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zollner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zollner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Zollner families living in Northumberland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Zollner's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Zollner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zollner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zollner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zollner. 100% of Zollner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zollner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zollner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zollner. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Zollner. For the veterans among your Zollner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zollner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zollner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zollner in 1962 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

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