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Zillar Family History

Zillar 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: Villar, Pillar, Ziller, Ziglar, Millar, Zellar, Hillary, Miller

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Where is the Zillar family from?

You can see how Zillar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zillar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zillar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zillar families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zillar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zillar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Zillar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zillar 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zillar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zillar. For the veterans among your Zillar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zillar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zillar 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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