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Zove Family History

Zove 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: Love, Dove, Hove, Bove, Cove, Zone, Gove, Dore, Over, Loge

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Zove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zove 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Zove. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zove. For the veterans among your Zove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zove lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Zove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zove in 1973 was 61, and 72 in 2001.

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