Zil Family History

Zil 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: Kil, Zill, Zia, Gil, Ziel, Ziv, Ji, Qiu, Li, Kim

488	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
17	Military Records
69	Immigration Records
208	Census and Voter Lists
35	Member Trees

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Where is the Zil family from?

You can see how Zil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zil family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zil families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zil's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zil families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zil 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 Zil family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 208 census records available for the last name Zil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zil census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 69 immigration records available for the last name Zil. 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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Military Records

There are 17 military records available for the last name Zil. For the veterans among your Zil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zil lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1987, in the United States, Zil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zil in 1976 was 85, and 88 in 1987.

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Zil Surname Meaning

Where is the Zil family from?

What Zil family records will you find?

What is the average Zil lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1987, in the United States, Zil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zil in 1976 was 85, and 88 in 1987.

Zil Family History

Zil Surname Meaning

817 record(s) for Zil

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Zil lifespan?

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Zil Surname Meaning

817 record(s) for Zil

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Where is the Zil family from?

What Zil family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Zil family history

What is the average Zil lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zil family tree

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