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Zygala Family History

Zygala 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: Zabala, Rogala, Zagata, Gala, Ayala, Zyla, Sigala, Dybala, Zavala

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Where is the Zygala family from?

You can see how Zygala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zygala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zygala family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zygala's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Zygala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zygala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Zygala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zygala 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Zygala. 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 Zygala. For the veterans among your Zygala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zygala lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zygala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zygala in 1965 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zygala 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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