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Zilahy Family History

Zilahy 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: Zilch, Zipay, Hillary, Lilly, Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Pilley, Pilat

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Where is the Zilahy family from?

You can see how Zilahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilahy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zilahy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zilahy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zilahy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zilahy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zilahy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Zilahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilahy 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Zilahy. 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 Zilahy. For the veterans among your Zilahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilahy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Zilahy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zilahy in 1966 was 78, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zilahy 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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