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Zale Family History

Zale Surname Meaning

Polish (Żale): perhaps a habitational name from Żale in Podlaskie Voivodeship (see Zaleski).

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


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Where is the Zale family from?

You can see how Zale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Zale families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Zale's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zale families in 1911.
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What did your Zale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zale. 30% of Zale men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Zale women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zale were Salesman and 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Butcher
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zale 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Zale. 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 868 military records available for the last name Zale. For the veterans among your Zale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zale lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Zale in 1957 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zale 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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