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Zorilla Family History

Zorilla 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: Zorrilla, Morella, Barilla, Corella, Morillo, Bonilla, Portilla

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Where is the Zorilla family from?

You can see how Zorilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zorilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zorilla family living in Arizona. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zorilla's in USA. Arizona and 2 other states had the highest population of Zorilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zorilla 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 Zorilla ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Nurse
    100%

What Zorilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Zorilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zorilla 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Zorilla. 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 37 military records available for the last name Zorilla. For the veterans among your Zorilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zorilla lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zorilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zorilla in 1968 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zorilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zorilla 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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