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Zillo Family History

Zillo 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: Zill, Zello, Lillo, Zullo, Cillo, Zollo, Zills, Gill, Dillon, Mill

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Where is the Zillo family from?

You can see how Zillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zillo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Zillo families living in Alabama. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zillo's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Zillo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zillo. 100% of Zillo 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 151 census records available for the last name Zillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zillo 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Zillo. 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 30 military records available for the last name Zillo. For the veterans among your Zillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zillo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Zillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zillo in 1964 was 74, and 89 in 2002.

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