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Zolla Family History

Zolla Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly from a shortened form of Pizzolla, a feminine diminutive of Pizzo.

Variant of Zola.

Feminine form of Zollo.

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


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Where is the Zolla family from?

You can see how Zolla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolla family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zolla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Zolla families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zolla's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zolla families in 1891.
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What did your Zolla ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zolla. 60% of Zolla women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 976 census records available for the last name Zolla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolla 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Zolla. 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 203 military records available for the last name Zolla. For the veterans among your Zolla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolla lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zolla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zolla in 1965 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zolla 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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