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Zoe Family History

Zoe 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: Noe, Doe, Boe, Hoe, Oe, Roe, Coe, Zou, Moe, Zone

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Where is the Zoe family from?

You can see how Zoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zoe families living in Mississippi. This was about 36% of all the recorded Zoe's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Zoe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zoe. 100% of Zoe 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 696 census records available for the last name Zoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoe 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Zoe. 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 42 military records available for the last name Zoe. For the veterans among your Zoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zoe in 1964 was 91, and 72 in 2004.

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