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Zile Family History

Zile Name 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: Kile, Lile, Zill, Pile, Wile, File, Zale, Dile, Vile, Hile

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Where is the Zile family from?

You can see how Zile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zile family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zile family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Zile's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Zile families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zile surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zile ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zile. 23% of Zile men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Zile women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zile were Mechanic 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zile 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Zile. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 640 military records available for the last name Zile. For the veterans among your Zile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zile lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zile in 1962 was 86, and 59 in 2004.

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