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Zavos Family History

Zavos 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: Amos, Kakos, Baros, Avon, Makos, Naves, Navas, Avis, Havas, Mavros

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Where is the Zavos family from?

You can see how Zavos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zavos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zavos families living in Utah. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zavos's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Zavos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zavos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zavos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zavos. 100% of Zavos men worked as a Proprietor. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Zavos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zavos 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Zavos. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zavos. For the veterans among your Zavos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zavos lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Zavos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zavos in 1966 was 74, and 86 in 2000.

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