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Zeglar Family History

Zeglar 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: Zegar, Ziglar, Heglar, Zellar, Zeller, Ziegler, Hegler, Zalar, Pegler

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Where is the Zeglar family from?

You can see how Zeglar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeglar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zeglar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Zeglar families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zeglar's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zeglar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeglar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Zeglar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeglar 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Zeglar. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zeglar. For the veterans among your Zeglar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeglar lifespan?

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