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Zorich Name Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Zorić Slovenian Zorič (see Zoric ).

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


Similar surnames: Borich, Marich, Rosich, Burich, Rodich, Gerich, Sorich, Polich

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Where is the Zorich family from?

You can see how Zorich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zorich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zorich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Zorich families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Zorich's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Zorich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zorich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zorich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zorich. 49% of Zorich men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Zorich women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zorich were Cook and Inspector. .

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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
    49%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Baker
    9%
  • Cook
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Inspector
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zorich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zorich 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Zorich. 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 662 military records available for the last name Zorich. For the veterans among your Zorich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zorich lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Zorich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zorich in 1945 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

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