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Zotts Family History

Zotts 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: Zotti, Dotts, Gotts, Lotts, Potts, Botts, Otts, Motts, Cotts, Zetts

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Where is the Zotts family from?

You can see how Zotts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zotts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zotts families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zotts families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zotts's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Zotts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zotts 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 46 census records available for the last name Zotts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zotts 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Zotts. 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 Zotts. For the veterans among your Zotts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zotts lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Zotts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zotts in 1965 was 49, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zotts 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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