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Zilz Family History

Zilz 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: Milz, Zill, Pilz, Bilz, Wilz, Gill, Mill, Zink, Hill, Kil

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Where is the Zilz family from?

You can see how Zilz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zilz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zilz families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Zilz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zilz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zilz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zilz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zilz. 46% of Zilz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Zilz 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    46%
  • Trucker
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Zilz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Zilz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilz 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Zilz. 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 165 military records available for the last name Zilz. For the veterans among your Zilz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zilz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zilz in 1963 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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