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Zolly Family History

Zolly 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: Polly, Holly, Dolly, Solly, Jolly, Zoll, Zolla, Golly, Zollo, Tolly

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Where is the Zolly family from?

You can see how Zolly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Zolly families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 4 Zolly families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zolly's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Zolly families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zolly 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 Zolly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zolly. 100% of Zolly men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker.

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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

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    100%

What Zolly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Zolly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolly 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Zolly. 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 56 military records available for the last name Zolly. For the veterans among your Zolly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Zolly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zolly in 1969 was 76, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zolly 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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