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Where is the Zills family from?

You can see how Zills families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zills family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zills families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Zills families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zills's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Zills families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Zills. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zills 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Zills. 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 314 military records available for the last name Zills. For the veterans among your Zills ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zills lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Zills life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Zills in 1958 was 63, and 58 in 2003.

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