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Zalman Family History

Zalman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Salmon 5.

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


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Where is the Zalman family from?

You can see how Zalman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zalman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zalman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zalman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zalman families in 1911.
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What did your Zalman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zalman. 40% of Zalman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zalman women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Zalman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zalman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalman 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Zalman. 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 178 military records available for the last name Zalman. For the veterans among your Zalman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zalman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zalman in 1964 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zalman 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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