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Zilavy Family History

Zilavy 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: Zipay, Lavy, Hillary, Lilly, Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Pilley, Pilat

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Where is the Zilavy family from?

You can see how Zilavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilavy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zilavy family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zilavy's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Zilavy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zilavy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zilavy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Molder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zilavy. 100% of Zilavy men worked as a Molder.

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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

  • Molder
    100%

What Zilavy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Zilavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilavy 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Zilavy. 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 52 military records available for the last name Zilavy. For the veterans among your Zilavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilavy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zilavy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zilavy in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zilavy 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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