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Zotto Family History

Zotto 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: Zotti, Motto, Lotto, Gotto, Otto, Botto, Cotto, Ott, Cott, Lott

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Where is the Zotto family from?

You can see how Zotto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zotto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Zotto families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Zotto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zotto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zotto 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 Zotto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zotto. 46% of Zotto men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Zotto women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zotto were Shoe Maker and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Construction
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Shoe Maker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Zotto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Zotto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zotto 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Zotto. 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 182 military records available for the last name Zotto. For the veterans among your Zotto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zotto lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Zotto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zotto in 1958 was 41, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zotto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zotto 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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