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Zalon Family History

Zalon 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: Malon, Balon, Alon, Salon, Zanon, Baron, Alton, Tallon, Jason, Halton

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Where is the Zalon family from?

You can see how Zalon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zalon families living in Indiana. This was about 29% of all the recorded Zalon's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Zalon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zalon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zalon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Zalon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalon 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 Zalon. 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 Zalon. For the veterans among your Zalon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zalon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zalon in 1965 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

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