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Zolls Family History

Zolls 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: Zoll, Zolla, Zollo, Zills, Rolls, Bolls, Jolls, Toll, Doll, Bolle

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Where is the Zolls family from?

You can see how Zolls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolls family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zolls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Zolls families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zolls's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zolls families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Zolls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolls 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 Zolls. 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 52 military records available for the last name Zolls. For the veterans among your Zolls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolls lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Zolls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zolls in 1965 was 76, and 91 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zolls 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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