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Zala Family History

Zala 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: Sala, Bala, Lala, Cala, Pala, Zara, Zola, Zalar, Kala, Szala

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Where is the Zala family from?

You can see how Zala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zala family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Zala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zala families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zala's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zala. 34% of Zala men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zala 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Zala. 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 94 military records available for the last name Zala. For the veterans among your Zala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zala in 1963 was 77, and 26 in 2004.

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