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Zalmer Family History

Zalmer 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: Palmer, Balmer, Kalmer, Almer, Walmer, Zelmer, Alger, Waller, Galler

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Where is the Zalmer family from?

You can see how Zalmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zalmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zalmer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zalmer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zalmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zalmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zalmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zalmer. 58% of Zalmer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Zalmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalmer 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Zalmer. 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 47 military records available for the last name Zalmer. For the veterans among your Zalmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalmer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Zalmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zalmer in 1976 was 59, and 72 in 1998.

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