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Zilifian Family History

Zilifian 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: Milian, Hillian, Gillian, Kilian, Zillman, Illian, Killian, Filipiak

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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zilifian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilifian 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Zilifian. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Zilifian. For the veterans among your Zilifian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilifian lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1992, in the United States, Zilifian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zilifian in 1983 was 47, and 62 in 1992.

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