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Zornow Family History

Zornow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Zornow in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.

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


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Where is the Zornow family from?

You can see how Zornow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zornow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zornow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Zornow families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Zornow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zornow families in 1880.
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What did your Zornow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zornow. 25% of Zornow men worked as a Pressman and 100% of Zornow women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Pressman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Zornow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zornow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zornow 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Zornow. 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 324 military records available for the last name Zornow. For the veterans among your Zornow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zornow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zornow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zornow in 1960 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zornow 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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