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Zos Family History

Zos 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: Kos, Bos, Ros, Zou, Los, Vos, Wos, Zoss, Zhu, Son

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Where is the Zos family from?

You can see how Zos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zos family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zos's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Zos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zos 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 128 census records available for the last name Zos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zos 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Zos. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zos. For the veterans among your Zos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zos lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Zos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zos in 1986 was 72, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zos 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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