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Zaloga Family History

Zaloga Surname 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: Baloga, Loga, Zadroga, Zamora, Balogh, Walega, Balog, Aloia, Talaga

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Where is the Zaloga family from?

You can see how Zaloga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaloga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Zaloga families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Zaloga's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zaloga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaloga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaloga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaloga. 100% of Zaloga men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zaloga women worked as a Sewer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%

What Zaloga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Zaloga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaloga 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Zaloga. 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 215 military records available for the last name Zaloga. For the veterans among your Zaloga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaloga lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zaloga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zaloga in 1960 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaloga 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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