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Zilky Family History

Zilky 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: Zilka, Zink, Lilly, Tilly, Wilk, Wilby, Zilch, Iley, Silk, Kilby

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Where is the Zilky family from?

You can see how Zilky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zilky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Zilky families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zilky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zilky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zilky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zilky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zilky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Zilky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilky 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Zilky. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zilky. For the veterans among your Zilky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1975, in the United States, Zilky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zilky in 1963 was 68, and 74 in 1975.

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