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Zahnow Family History

Zahnow Surname Meaning

East German: variant of Zanow a habitational name from a place so named in Pomerania (now Poland).

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


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Where is the Zahnow family from?

You can see how Zahnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zahnow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zahnow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Zahnow families living in Michigan. This was about 69% of all the recorded Zahnow's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zahnow families in 1880.
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What did your Zahnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zahnow. 40% of Zahnow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zahnow 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Sheet Metal Helper
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Zahnow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zahnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zahnow 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Zahnow. 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 314 military records available for the last name Zahnow. For the veterans among your Zahnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zahnow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zahnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zahnow in 1960 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zahnow 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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