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Zayos Family History

Zayos 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: Zayas, Rayos, Hayes, Amos, Kakos, Baros, Mayor, Makos, Rayon, Banos

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Where is the Zayos family from?

You can see how Zayos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zayos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zayos family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zayos's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zayos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Zayos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zayos 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Zayos. 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 8 military records available for the last name Zayos. For the veterans among your Zayos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zayos lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Zayos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zayos in 1972 was 78, and 81 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zayos 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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