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Zylo Family History

Zylo 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: Zyla, Zhao, Zeno, Lyle, Malo, Pyle, Alo, Yao, Kyle, Zola

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zylo 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 40 census records available for the last name Zylo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zylo 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Zylo. 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 16 military records available for the last name Zylo. For the veterans among your Zylo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zylo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Zylo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zylo in 1965 was 54, and 77 in 1996.

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