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Zillier Family History

Zillier 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: Hillier, Ziller, Zillmer, Willier, Miller, Willner, Zeller, Biller

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Where is the Zillier family from?

You can see how Zillier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zillier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zillier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Zillier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Zillier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Zillier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zillier 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 139 census records available for the last name Zillier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zillier 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Zillier. 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 12 military records available for the last name Zillier. For the veterans among your Zillier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zillier lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Zillier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zillier in 1970 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zillier 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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