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Zilman Family History

Zilman 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: Kilman, Zeilman, Zinman, Zillman, Tilman, Zisman, Gilman, Milman

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Where is the Zilman family from?

You can see how Zilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zilman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zilman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zilman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zilman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zilman 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 Zilman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zilman. 100% of Zilman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Zilman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Zilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilman 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Zilman. 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 27 military records available for the last name Zilman. For the veterans among your Zilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zilman in 1963 was 82, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zilman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zilman 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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