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Zillia Family History

Zillia 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: Villa, William, Silvia, Millis, Zill, Zilka, Cilia, Hillian, Killin

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Where is the Zillia family from?

You can see how Zillia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zillia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zillia family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Zillia's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zillia families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Zillia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zillia 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zillia. 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 Zillia. For the veterans among your Zillia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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