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Zaglin Family History

Zaglin Name 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: Raglin, Zeglin, Eaglin, Karlin, Maslin, Carlin, Malin, Vallin, Gatlin

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Where is the Zaglin family from?

You can see how Zaglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaglin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zaglin family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zaglin's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Zaglin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaglin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaglin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Zaglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaglin 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Zaglin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Zaglin. For the veterans among your Zaglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaglin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zaglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zaglin in 1965 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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