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Zols Family History

Zols 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: Zola, Zoll, Dols, Ozols, Zoss, Ross, Kos, Wolf, Moss, Bold

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Where is the Zols family from?

You can see how Zols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zols family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zols family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zols's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Zols families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zols 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 58 census records available for the last name Zols. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zols 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Zols. 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 136 military records available for the last name Zols. For the veterans among your Zols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zols lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zols life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zols in 1965 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zols 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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