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Zantos Family History

Zantos Name 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: Santos, Antos, Cantos, Manton, Banton, Canto, Kantor, Banos, Kontos

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Where is the Zantos family from?

You can see how Zantos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zantos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zantos family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zantos's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Zantos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zantos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zantos ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zantos ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Zantos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zantos 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Zantos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Zantos. For the veterans among your Zantos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zantos lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Zantos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zantos in 1979 was 78, and 75 in 1994.

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