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Zografos Family History

Zografos Surname Meaning

Greek: occupational name for a portrait painter or miniaturist Greek zōgraphos from zōē ‘life’ + graphein ‘to write’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zografos family from?

You can see how Zografos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zografos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zografos families living in Massachusetts. This was about 21% of all the recorded Zografos's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zografos families in 1920.
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What did your Zografos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zografos. 24% of Zografos men worked as an Owner and 50% of Zografos women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zografos were Chef and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Chef
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Zografos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Zografos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zografos 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Zografos. 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 154 military records available for the last name Zografos. For the veterans among your Zografos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zografos lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zografos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zografos in 1957 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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