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Zilbert Family History

Zilbert 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: Gilbert, Wilbert, Filbert, Hilbert, Milbert, Silbert, Albert, Halbert

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Where is the Zilbert family from?

You can see how Zilbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilbert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zilbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zilbert family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zilbert's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Zilbert families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Zilbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilbert 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Zilbert. 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 76 military records available for the last name Zilbert. For the veterans among your Zilbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilbert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Zilbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zilbert in 1966 was 70, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zilbert 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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