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Zurlis Family History

Zurlis 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: Curtis, Duris, Bullis, Purvis, Zurlo, Kulis, Burlin, Mullis, Curlin

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Where is the Zurlis family from?

You can see how Zurlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zurlis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zurlis family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zurlis's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Zurlis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zurlis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zurlis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Zurlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zurlis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Zurlis. 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 48 military records available for the last name Zurlis. For the veterans among your Zurlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zurlis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Zurlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zurlis in 1974 was 82, and 45 in 2002.

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