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Zolli Family History

Zolli 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: Polli, Lolli, Rolli, Zoll, Zolla, Zollo, Colli, Zulli, Toll, Doll

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Where is the Zolli family from?

You can see how Zolli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zolli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zolli families living in California. This was about 22% of all the recorded Zolli's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Zolli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zolli 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 Zolli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Guraton were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zolli. 60% of Zolli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zolli women worked as a Sewing Guraton.

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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
    60%
  • Paper Hanger
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Guraton
    100%

What Zolli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Zolli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolli 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Zolli. 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 118 military records available for the last name Zolli. For the veterans among your Zolli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zolli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zolli in 1965 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zolli 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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