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Zilver Family History

Zilver 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: Silver, Ziller, Miller, Pulver, Zeller, Culver, Biller, Kilzer, Diver

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Where is the Zilver family from?

You can see how Zilver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilver family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zilver families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Zilver families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Zilver's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Zilver families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zilver 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 160 census records available for the last name Zilver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilver 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Zilver. 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 18 military records available for the last name Zilver. For the veterans among your Zilver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilver lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Zilver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zilver in 1963 was 78, and 97 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zilver 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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