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Zilton Family History

Zilton 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: Hilton, Wilton, Milton, Bilton, Kilton, Tilton, Dillon, Linton, Alton

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Where is the Zilton family from?

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

What did your Zilton ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Zilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Zilton. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zilton. For the veterans among your Zilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zilton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zilton in 1968 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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