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Ziller Family History

Ziller Surname Meaning

German:: occupational name for a bargeman from an agent derivative of Middle High German zülle zulle zille ‘river barge’.

Variant of Zill topographic name from Middle High German zil ‘boundary’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ziller family from?

You can see how Ziller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziller family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ziller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ziller families living in Warwickshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ziller's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Ziller families in 1891.
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What did your Ziller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziller. 29% of Ziller men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Ziller women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziller were Farming and Housework.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Housework
    24%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ziller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziller 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 897 immigration records available for the last name Ziller. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ziller. For the veterans among your Ziller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziller lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ziller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ziller in 1962 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

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