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Zall Family History

Zall Surname Meaning

German: perhaps a variant of Zahl.

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


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Where is the Zall family from?

You can see how Zall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Zall families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Zall's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Zall families in 1911.
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What did your Zall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zall. 16% of Zall men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Zall women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zall were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zall 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Zall. 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 229 military records available for the last name Zall. For the veterans among your Zall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zall in 1963 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zall 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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