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Zalimas Family History

Zalimas 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: Almas, Salinas, Klimas, Kalivas, Zalman, Limas, Pallas, Kalman

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Where is the Zalimas family from?

You can see how Zalimas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalimas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zalimas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zalimas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zalimas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zalimas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zalimas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zalimas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Zalimas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalimas 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Zalimas. 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 20 military records available for the last name Zalimas. For the veterans among your Zalimas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalimas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Zalimas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Zalimas in 1969 was 92, and 78 in 2002.

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