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Zilbach Family History

Zilbach 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: Zilch, Limbach, Halbach, Albach, Kalbach, Holbach, Ibach, Balbach

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Where is the Zilbach family from?

You can see how Zilbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zilbach family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zilbach's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Zilbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zilbach 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 22 census records available for the last name Zilbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilbach 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Zilbach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Zilbach. For the veterans among your Zilbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilbach lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Zilbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zilbach in 1969 was 78, and 98 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zilbach 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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