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Xenos Family History

Xenos Surname Meaning

Greek: from xenos ‘stranger newcomer’ used as a nickname (equivalent to English Newman) and occasionally as a personal name.

This is also a shortened form of any of the composite names such as Xenokostas ‘Kostas the newcomer’.

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


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Where is the Xenos family from?

You can see how Xenos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Xenos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Xenos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Xenos families living in Illinois. This was about 16% of all the recorded Xenos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Xenos families in 1920.
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What did your Xenos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Xenos. 34% of Xenos men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Chef
    23%
  • Waiter
    23%

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Census Records

There are 939 census records available for the last name Xenos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Xenos 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 899 immigration records available for the last name Xenos. 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 284 military records available for the last name Xenos. For the veterans among your Xenos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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