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Zolman Family History

Zolman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zollmann (see Zollman).

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


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Where is the Zolman family from?

You can see how Zolman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zolman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Zolman families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zolman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zolman families in 1840.
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What did your Zolman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zolman. 39% of Zolman men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Zolman women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zolman were Machinist 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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    43%
  • School Teacher
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Zolman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zolman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolman 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Zolman. 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 395 military records available for the last name Zolman. For the veterans among your Zolman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zolman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zolman in 1956 was 41, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zolman 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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