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Zilay Family History

Zilay 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, Lilly, Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Pilat, Tilly, Dilday, Wilby, Zilch

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Where is the Zilay family from?

You can see how Zilay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zilay family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zilay's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Zilay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zilay 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 18 census records available for the last name Zilay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilay 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Zilay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zilay. For the veterans among your Zilay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilay lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Zilay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zilay in 1979 was 70, and 56 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zilay 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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