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Zalas Family History

Zalas Surname Meaning

Polish: topographic name for someone who lived ‘on the other side of the wood’ from za ‘beyond’ + las ‘wood’.

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


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Where is the Zalas family from?

You can see how Zalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zalas families living in Indiana. This was about 21% of all the recorded Zalas's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Zalas families in 1920.
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What did your Zalas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalas 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Zalas. 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 81 military records available for the last name Zalas. For the veterans among your Zalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Zalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zalas in 1966 was 62, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zalas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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