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Zygo Family History

Zygo 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: Zhao, Zeno, Logo, Rego, Yao, Dugo, Lugo, Yeo, Go, Hugo

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Where is the Zygo family from?

You can see how Zygo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zygo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zygo family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zygo's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Zygo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zygo 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 91 census records available for the last name Zygo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zygo 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Zygo. 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 22 military records available for the last name Zygo. For the veterans among your Zygo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zygo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1997, in the United States, Zygo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Zygo in 1956 was 78, and 79 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zygo 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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