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Zamorano Family History

Zamorano Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name for someone from Zamora from an adjectival form of the placename.

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


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Where is the Zamorano family from?

You can see how Zamorano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zamorano family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zamorano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Zamorano families living in California. This was about 70% of all the recorded Zamorano's in USA. California had the highest population of Zamorano families in 1880.
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What did your Zamorano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zamorano. 100% of Zamorano 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zamorano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zamorano 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zamorano. 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 70 military records available for the last name Zamorano. For the veterans among your Zamorano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zamorano lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Zamorano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Zamorano in 1954 was 51, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zamorano 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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