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Zowd Family History

Zowd 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: Dowd, Howd, Lord, Bond, Low, Hood, Bold, Ford, Gold, Bow

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Where is the Zowd family from?

You can see how Zowd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zowd family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zowd family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zowd's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Zowd families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zowd 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 10 census records available for the last name Zowd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zowd 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zowd. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zowd. For the veterans among your Zowd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zowd lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Zowd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zowd in 1976 was 66, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zowd 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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