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Zonta Family History

Zonta 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: Bonta, Zona, Conte, Cotta, Rota, Ranta, Mont, Zotti, Motta, Ota

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Where is the Zonta family from?

You can see how Zonta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zonta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zonta family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zonta's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Zonta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zonta 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 220 census records available for the last name Zonta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zonta 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Zonta. 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 50 military records available for the last name Zonta. For the veterans among your Zonta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zonta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zonta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zonta in 1964 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zonta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zonta 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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