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Zilvitis Family History

Zilvitis 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: Politis, Silvius, De Vitis, Zemaitis, Willits, Willitts, Silvis

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Where is the Zilvitis family from?

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

What did your Zilvitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zilvitis. 100% of Zilvitis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zilvitis women worked as a Housewife. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Zilvitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilvitis 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Zilvitis. 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 37 military records available for the last name Zilvitis. For the veterans among your Zilvitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilvitis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zilvitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zilvitis in 1963 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

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