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Zylich Family History

Zylich 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: Polich, Milich, Kalich, Zilch, Kulich, Belich, Yelich, Zulick, Zuvich

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Where is the Zylich family from?

You can see how Zylich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zylich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zylich family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zylich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zylich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zylich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zylich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Zylich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zylich 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Zylich. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zylich. For the veterans among your Zylich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zylich lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Zylich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zylich in 1971 was 47, and 82 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zylich 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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