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Zol Family History

Zol 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: Sol, Pol, Zola, Zou, Mol, Bol, Zoll, Zhu, Son, Ko

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Where is the Zol family from?

You can see how Zol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zol family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zol families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zol's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zol families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zol 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 Zol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Prop was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zol. 50% of Zol men worked as a Prop.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Prop
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Zol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Zol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zol 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Zol. 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 12 military records available for the last name Zol. For the veterans among your Zol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zol lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Zol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zol in 1967 was 81, and 79 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zol

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zol 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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