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Zalacain Family History

Zalacain 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: Zatarain, Saladin, Balaban, Palacio, Calaman, Allain, Glackin

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Zalacain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalacain 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Zalacain. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Zalacain. For the veterans among your Zalacain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalacain lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1986, in the United States, Zalacain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zalacain in 1979 was 77, and 81 in 1986.

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