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Zambos Family History

Zambos Surname 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: Zambo, Zambon, Amos, Lambros, Ramos, Ambs, Zumbo, Sambor, Zamboni

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Where is the Zambos family from?

You can see how Zambos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zambos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zambos families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zambos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zambos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zambos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Zambos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zambos 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Zambos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Zambos. For the veterans among your Zambos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zambos lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Zambos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zambos in 1949 was 40, and 34 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zambos ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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