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Zarilla Family History

Zarilla 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: Barilla, Zarella, Parrilla, Padilla, Zorrilla, Parella, Barillas

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Where is the Zarilla family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zarilla. 100% of Zarilla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zarilla women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Zarilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Zarilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarilla 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Zarilla. 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 78 military records available for the last name Zarilla. For the veterans among your Zarilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarilla lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Zarilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zarilla in 1950 was 47, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zarilla 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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