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Zyles Family History

Zyles 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: Kyles, Ayles, Zales, Lyles, Myles, Wyles, Byles, Gyles, Eyles, Hyles

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Where is the Zyles family from?

You can see how Zyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zyles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zyles family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zyles's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zyles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zyles 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 24 census records available for the last name Zyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zyles 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zyles. 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 Zyles. For the veterans among your Zyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zyles lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1994, in the United States, Zyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zyles in 1992 was 80, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zyles 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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