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Zailer Family History

Zailer 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: Zahler, Bailer, Zaiser, Zaiger, Zeiler, Mailer, Sailer, Kaiser

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Where is the Zailer family from?

You can see how Zailer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zailer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zailer families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zailer's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zailer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zailer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zailer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Zailer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zailer 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Zailer. 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 26 military records available for the last name Zailer. For the veterans among your Zailer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zailer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Zailer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zailer in 1970 was 69, and 74 in 1993.

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