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Xanthos Family History

Xanthos Surname Meaning

Greek: nickname for a fair-haired man from xanthos ‘yellow blond.’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Xanthos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Xanthos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Xanthos families living in Connecticut. This was about 29% of all the recorded Xanthos's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Xanthos families in 1920.
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What did your Xanthos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Xanthos. 42% of Xanthos men worked as a Waiter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    42%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Office Worker
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Xanthos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Xanthos 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Xanthos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 167 military records available for the last name Xanthos. For the veterans among your Xanthos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Xanthos lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Xanthos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Xanthos in 1960 was 63, and 78 in 2003.

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