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Zost Family History

Zost 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: Post, Most, Ost, Host, Kost, Rost, Bost, Dost, Jost, Cost

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Where is the Zost family from?

You can see how Zost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zost family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zost families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Zost families living in Iowa. This was about 49% of all the recorded Zost's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Zost families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zost. 42% of Zost men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

What Zost family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Zost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zost 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Zost. 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 66 military records available for the last name Zost. For the veterans among your Zost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zost lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zost in 1966 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zost

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zost 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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