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Zealor Family History

Zealor 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: Mealor, Zeller, Zalar, Meylor, Mellor, Zello, Zeiler, Nealon, Falor

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Where is the Zealor family from?

You can see how Zealor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zealor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zealor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zealor family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zealor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zealor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zealor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zealor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zealor. 34% of Zealor men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Zealor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Zealor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zealor 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Zealor. 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 154 military records available for the last name Zealor. For the veterans among your Zealor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zealor lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Zealor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zealor in 1958 was 51, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zealor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zealor 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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