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Zilis Family History

Zilis 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: Zills, Miles, Giles, Melis, Lis, Vilas, Solis, Allis, Milos, Zilch

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Where is the Zilis family from?

You can see how Zilis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zilis families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zilis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zilis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zilis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zilis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zilis. 100% of Zilis men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Zilis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilis 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Zilis. 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 57 military records available for the last name Zilis. For the veterans among your Zilis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zilis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zilis in 1965 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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