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Zyla Family History

Zyla Surname Meaning

Polish (Żyła): nickname from żyła ‘vein’ in the transferred sense ‘bore’.

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


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Where is the Zyla family from?

You can see how Zyla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zyla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zyla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zyla families living in Michigan. This was about 19% of all the recorded Zyla's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zyla families in 1920.
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What did your Zyla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zyla. 17% of Zyla men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zyla women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zyla were Welder and Housework.

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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
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Welder
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zyla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zyla 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Zyla. 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 354 military records available for the last name Zyla. For the veterans among your Zyla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zyla lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Zyla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zyla in 1943 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zyla 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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