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Zilkan Family History

Zilkan 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: Zilka, Millan, Milan, Milian, Zika, Ziska, Balkan, Kilman, Kilian

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Where is the Zilkan family from?

You can see how Zilkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilkan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zilkan family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zilkan's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Zilkan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zilkan 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 14 census records available for the last name Zilkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilkan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Zilkan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Zilkan. For the veterans among your Zilkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilkan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Zilkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zilkan in 1973 was 79, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zilkan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zilkan 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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