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Zyl Family History

Zyl 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: Byl, Zyla, Yu, Zhu, Yi, Rye, Gal, Sol, Kil, Lal

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Where is the Zyl family from?

You can see how Zyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zyl family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Zyl family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zyl's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Zyl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zyl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zyl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zyl. 100% of Zyl 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Zyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zyl 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Zyl. 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 477 military records available for the last name Zyl. For the veterans among your Zyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zyl lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Zyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zyl in 1971 was 76, and 80 in 1999.

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