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Zaller Family History

Zaller Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovenian Zalar 1 or Compare Zallar.

German: probably a derivative of Zall or a variant of Zahler.

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


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Where is the Zaller family from?

You can see how Zaller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaller family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zaller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Zaller families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zaller's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zaller families in 1911.
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What did your Zaller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaller. 18% of Zaller men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zaller women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zaller were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zaller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaller 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Zaller. 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 357 military records available for the last name Zaller. For the veterans among your Zaller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaller lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zaller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zaller in 1962 was 60, and 45 in 2004.

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