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Zottola Family History

Zottola Surname Meaning

Italian: from a feminine diminutive of the personal name Zotto (see Zotti ) or the nickname zoto ‘lame’ (see Zotti ).

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


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Where is the Zottola family from?

You can see how Zottola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zottola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zottola families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Zottola's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zottola families in 1920.
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What did your Zottola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zottola. 50% of Zottola men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zottola women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zottola were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Zottola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Zottola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zottola 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Zottola. 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 102 military records available for the last name Zottola. For the veterans among your Zottola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zottola lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zottola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Zottola in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zottola 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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