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Zota Family History

Zota 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: Rota, Ota, Mota, Zola, Vota, Cota, Zoda, Kota, Zona, Tota

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Where is the Zota family from?

You can see how Zota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zota family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Zota families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zota's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zota families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zota 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 140 census records available for the last name Zota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zota 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 Zota. 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 33 military records available for the last name Zota. For the veterans among your Zota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zota lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Zota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zota in 1985 was 64, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zota 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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