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Zoo Family History

Zoo 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: Zook, Hoo, Loo, Zou, Woo, Boo, Koo, Joo, Yoo, Goo

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Where is the Zoo family from?

You can see how Zoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zoo family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zoo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zoo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoo 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Zoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoo 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Zoo. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Zoo. For the veterans among your Zoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoo lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Zoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zoo in 1996 was 35, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zoo 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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