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Zosa Family History

Zosa 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: Rosa, Posa, Kosa, Zola, Zoda, Sosa, Zisa, Zona, Zoss, Gosa

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Where is the Zosa family from?

You can see how Zosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zosa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Zosa families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Zosa families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zosa's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Zosa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zosa 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 662 census records available for the last name Zosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zosa 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Zosa. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zosa. For the veterans among your Zosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zosa lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Zosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zosa in 1969 was 68, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zosa 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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