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Zauner Family History

Zauner Surname Meaning

South German (also Zäuner): occupational name for a fence maker Middle High German ziūner. In particular, the term denoted the enclosure surrounding a village as a defense against marauding animals and strangers.

In some cases, the name may have been topographic for someone who lived by such a fence.

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


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Where is the Zauner family from?

You can see how Zauner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zauner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zauner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Zauner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Zauner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zauner families in 1880.
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What did your Zauner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zauner. 24% of Zauner men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Zauner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zauner were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Tailoress
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zauner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zauner 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 709 immigration records available for the last name Zauner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zauner. For the veterans among your Zauner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zauner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zauner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zauner in 1963 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zauner 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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