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Zolzer Family History

Zolzer 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: Zoller, Polzer, Holzer, Holder, Toller, Boozer, Bolter, Zeller

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Where is the Zolzer family from?

You can see how Zolzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zolzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zolzer families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Zolzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zolzer families in 1880.
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What did your Zolzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Zolzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolzer 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Zolzer. 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 87 military records available for the last name Zolzer. For the veterans among your Zolzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolzer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Zolzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zolzer in 1969 was 79, and 94 in 2002.

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