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Zissimos Family History

Zissimos 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: Simos, Massimo, Nissim, Missimer, Simon, Bisson, Cassis, Cassino

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Where is the Zissimos family from?

You can see how Zissimos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zissimos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zissimos family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Zissimos's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Zissimos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zissimos 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 62 census records available for the last name Zissimos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zissimos 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Zissimos. 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 27 military records available for the last name Zissimos. For the veterans among your Zissimos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zissimos lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Zissimos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zissimos in 1972 was 75, and 72 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zissimos 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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