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Zils Family History

Zils 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: Hils, Zill, Zins, Dils, Fils, Zills, Gill, Miles, Mill, Zink

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Where is the Zils family from?

You can see how Zils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zils family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zils families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zils families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zils's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zils families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zils 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 Zils ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zils. 100% of Zils men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Zils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zils 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Zils. 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 115 military records available for the last name Zils. For the veterans among your Zils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zils lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Zils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Zils in 1964 was 55, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zils 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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