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Zest Family History

Zest 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: Best, Oest, West, Test, Gest, Fest, Nest, Vest, Mest, Zent

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Where is the Zest family from?

You can see how Zest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zest family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Zest families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Zest's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zest families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zest 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 209 census records available for the last name Zest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zest 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Zest. 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 12 military records available for the last name Zest. For the veterans among your Zest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zest lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Zest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zest in 1993 was 66, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zest 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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