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Ziles Family History

Ziles 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: Miles, Giles, Wiles, Iles, Biles, Niles, Files, Zales, Viles, Zilles

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Where is the Ziles family from?

You can see how Ziles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziles family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ziles families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ziles's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ziles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziles 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 Ziles ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Ziles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziles 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ziles. 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 Ziles. For the veterans among your Ziles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziles lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Ziles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ziles in 1970 was 86, and 43 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziles 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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