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Zilg Family History

Zilg 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: Dilg, Zill, Zieg, Ilg, Gill, King, Ling, Ying, Mill, Zink

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Where is the Zilg family from?

You can see how Zilg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zilg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Zilg families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zilg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zilg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zilg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zilg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zilg. 100% of Zilg women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Zilg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilg 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Zilg. 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 43 military records available for the last name Zilg. For the veterans among your Zilg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Zilg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zilg in 1955 was 68, and 82 in 2002.

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