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Zillet Family History

Zillet 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: Billet, Millet, Ziller, Gillet, Willet, Zilles, Pille, Miller, Mallet

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Where is the Zillet family from?

You can see how Zillet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zillet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zillet family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Zillet's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Zillet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zillet 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 15 census records available for the last name Zillet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zillet 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zillet. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zillet. For the veterans among your Zillet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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