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Zalis Family History

Zalis 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: Malis, Valis, Kalis, Balis, Salis, Zales, Zais, Sales, Malik, Melis

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Where is the Zalis family from?

You can see how Zalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Zalis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Zalis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Zalis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zalis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zalis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zalis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zalis. 24% of Zalis men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Zalis women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zalis were Farmer and Telephone Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    60%
  • Telephone Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Zalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalis 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Zalis. 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 113 military records available for the last name Zalis. For the veterans among your Zalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Zalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zalis in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

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