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Zulauf Name Meaning

South German: nickname for an inquisitive person from Middle High German zuolouf ‘great rush or run’.

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


Similar surnames: Umlauf, Urlaub, Lauf, Zapf, Lau, Zaun, Pflaum, Kula, Zuraw, Kulaga

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Where is the Zulauf family from?

You can see how Zulauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zulauf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zulauf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Zulauf families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zulauf's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Zulauf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zulauf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zulauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zulauf. 23% of Zulauf men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Zulauf women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zulauf were Laborer and Switchboard Operator. .

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Switchboard Operator
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zulauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zulauf 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 615 immigration records available for the last name Zulauf. 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 997 military records available for the last name Zulauf. For the veterans among your Zulauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zulauf lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zulauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zulauf in 1958 was 69, and 65 in 2004.

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