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Zylis Family History

Zylis 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: Melis, Lis, Solis, Allis, Malis, Valis, Kulis, Molis, Kalis, Ellis

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Where is the Zylis family from?

You can see how Zylis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zylis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zylis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zylis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zylis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Zylis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zylis 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zylis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zylis. For the veterans among your Zylis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zylis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Zylis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zylis in 1967 was 61, and 70 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zylis 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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