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Zaleon Family History

Zaleon 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: Alton, Leon, Tallon, Halton, Salmon, Falcon, Dalton, Malon, Balon

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Where is the Zaleon family from?

You can see how Zaleon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaleon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zaleon family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaleon's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zaleon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaleon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaleon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleswoman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zaleon. 100% of Zaleon women worked as a Saleswoman. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Zaleon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaleon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zaleon. 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 18 military records available for the last name Zaleon. For the veterans among your Zaleon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaleon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Zaleon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zaleon in 1969 was 53, and 82 in 2003.

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