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Zallen Family History

Zallen 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: Allen, Hallen, Kallen, Mallen, Gallen, Wallen, Fallen, Callen, Ballen

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Where is the Zallen family from?

You can see how Zallen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zallen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zallen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zallen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zallen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zallen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zallen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zallen. 100% of Zallen men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Zallen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zallen 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Zallen. 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 30 military records available for the last name Zallen. For the veterans among your Zallen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zallen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zallen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zallen in 1964 was 55, and 84 in 2003.

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