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Zillinger Family History

Zillinger 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: Dillinger, Fillinger, Killinger, Zollinger, Willinger, Billinger

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Where is the Zillinger family from?

You can see how Zillinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zillinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zillinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Zillinger families living in Maryland. This was about 95% of all the recorded Zillinger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Zillinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zillinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zillinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zillinger. 75% of Zillinger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Zillinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zillinger 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Zillinger. 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 347 military records available for the last name Zillinger. For the veterans among your Zillinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zillinger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zillinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zillinger in 1961 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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