Zilai Family History

Zilai 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: Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Pilat, Zilch, Sinai, Lai, Iwai, Zima, Milan

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9	Military Records
49	Immigration Records
36	Census and Voter Lists
14	Member Trees

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Where is the Zilai family from?

You can see how Zilai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zilai family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Zilai's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zilai families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zilai 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 Zilai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesgirl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zilai.

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Census Record

There are 36 census records available for the last name Zilai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilai 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Zilai. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zilai. For the veterans among your Zilai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilai lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Zilai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zilai in 1972 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

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Zilai Surname Meaning

Where is the Zilai family from?

What did your Zilai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesgirl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zilai.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Salesgirl

100%

What Zilai family records will you find?

What is the average Zilai lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Zilai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zilai in 1972 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

Zilai Family History

Zilai Surname Meaning

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Zilai Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Zilai

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Where is the Zilai family from?

What did your Zilai ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Zilai family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Zilai family history

What is the average Zilai lifespan?

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