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Zumalt Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Zumwald (see Zumwalt ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Zumwalt, Kult, Zufelt, Zufall, Umali, Sumwalt, Butala, Oswalt, Alt

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Where is the Zumalt family from?

You can see how Zumalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zumalt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zumalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Zumalt families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Zumalt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zumalt families in 1840.
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What did your Zumalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zumalt. 42% of Zumalt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zumalt women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zumalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zumalt 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Zumalt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 304 military records available for the last name Zumalt. For the veterans among your Zumalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zumalt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zumalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zumalt in 1964 was 75, and 21 in 2004.

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