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Zoost Family History

Zoost 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: Joost, Roos, Post, Oest, Most, Root, Borst, Ost, Host, Kost

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Where is the Zoost family from?

You can see how Zoost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoost family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zoost families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zoost families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zoost's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zoost families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoost 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 Zoost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zoost. 100% of Zoost women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Zoost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoost 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Zoost. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zoost. For the veterans among your Zoost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoost lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Zoost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zoost in 1965 was 56, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zoost 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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