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Zotos Family History

Zotos 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: Fotos, Botos, Roos, Boros, Zotti, Kotas, Zook, Dobos, Rokos, Toto

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Where is the Zotos family from?

You can see how Zotos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zotos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zotos families living in Massachusetts. This was about 17% of all the recorded Zotos's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zotos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zotos 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 Zotos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zotos. 34% of Zotos men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Zotos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Zotos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zotos 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Zotos. 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 101 military records available for the last name Zotos. For the veterans among your Zotos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zotos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zotos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zotos in 1963 was 75, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zotos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zotos 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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