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Zole Family History

Zole 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: Mole, Hole, Cole, Dole, Bole, Gole, Zola, Sole, Zone, Zale

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Where is the Zole family from?

You can see how Zole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zole family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zole families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zole family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zole's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zole families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zole 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 147 census records available for the last name Zole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zole 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Zole. 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 22 military records available for the last name Zole. For the veterans among your Zole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zole lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Zole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zole in 1970 was 64, and 101 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zole 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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