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Zurlo Family History

Zurlo Name Meaning

Italian: nickname for a mad enthusiast or a wild unpredictable person from zurlo ‘mad enthusiasm’.

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


Similar surnames: Turco, Muro, Gullo, Zumbo, Zero, Zaro, Zerbo, Vuolo, Curto, Turro

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Where is the Zurlo family from?

You can see how Zurlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zurlo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Zurlo families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Zurlo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zurlo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zurlo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zurlo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zurlo. 50% of Zurlo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zurlo women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    50%
  • Partner Worker
    22%
  • Dipper
    15%
  • Rug Weaver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Zurlo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Zurlo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zurlo 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Zurlo. 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 177 military records available for the last name Zurlo. For the veterans among your Zurlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zurlo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zurlo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zurlo in 1957 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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