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Zolls Family History

Zolls 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: Zoll, Zolla, Zollo, Zills, Rolls, Bolls, Jolls, Toll, Doll, Bolle

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Where is the Zolls family from?

You can see how Zolls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolls family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zolls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zolls families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zolls's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zolls families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zolls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zolls ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Zolls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolls 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zolls. 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 52 military records available for the last name Zolls. For the veterans among your Zolls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolls lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Zolls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zolls in 1965 was 76, and 91 in 1985.

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