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Zailo Family History

Zailo 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: Zaino, Gallo, Mallo, Fail, Malo, Naito, Alo, Zaidi, Zahl, Bail

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Zailo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zailo 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Zailo. 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 15 military records available for the last name Zailo. For the veterans among your Zailo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zailo lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Zailo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zailo in 1978 was 65, and 82 in 1999.

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