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Zalock Family History

Zalock 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: Lock, Block, Glock, Klock, Flock, Baldock, Alcock, Zulick, Plock

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Where is the Zalock family from?

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

What did your Zalock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zalock. 60% of Zalock men worked as a Loader. .

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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

  • Loader
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Zalock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalock 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Zalock. 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 8 military records available for the last name Zalock. For the veterans among your Zalock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalock lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1992, in the United States, Zalock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zalock in 1985 was 78, and 71 in 1992.

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