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Zoerner Family History

Zoerner Surname Meaning

German (Zörner): nickname for a man with an irascible temperament from an agent derivative of Middle High German zorn ‘wrath, anger’.

(see Zorn).

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


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Where is the Zoerner family from?

You can see how Zoerner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoerner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zoerner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Zoerner families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Zoerner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zoerner families in 1880.
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What did your Zoerner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zoerner. 50% of Zoerner men worked as a Partner and 60% of Zoerner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zoerner were Baker and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Partner
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Zoerner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Zoerner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoerner 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Zoerner. 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 160 military records available for the last name Zoerner. For the veterans among your Zoerner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoerner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zoerner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zoerner in 1963 was 86, and 78 in 2004.

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