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Zyle Family History

Zyle 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: Lyle, Pyle, Kyle, Zale, Zyla, Ryle, Byle, Hyle, Wyle, Mule

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Where is the Zyle family from?

You can see how Zyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zyle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zyle family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zyle's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zyle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zyle 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 158 census records available for the last name Zyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zyle 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Zyle. 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 50 military records available for the last name Zyle. For the veterans among your Zyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zyle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Zyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zyle in 1965 was 51, and 70 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zyle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zyle 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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