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Zilkey Family History

Zilkey 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: Pilkey, Gilkey, Wilkey, Milkey, Silkey, Pilley, Cilley, Willey

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Where is the Zilkey family from?

You can see how Zilkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zilkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Zilkey families living in Wisconsin. This was about 92% of all the recorded Zilkey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zilkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zilkey 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 Zilkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zilkey. 100% of Zilkey men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Zilkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Zilkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilkey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Zilkey. 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 40 military records available for the last name Zilkey. For the veterans among your Zilkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilkey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Zilkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zilkey in 1964 was 69, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zilkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zilkey 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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