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Zorc Family History

Zorc Surname Meaning

Slovenian: diminutive or patronymic from the old personal name or nickname Zor based on zor ‘aurora dawn’ also ‘daybreak’ or perhaps from a short form of the related personal name Zorislav (see Zoric).

(Zorč): patronymic of the same origin as 1 above or perhaps a derivative of the Friulian personal name Zorz (see George).

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


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Where is the Zorc family from?

You can see how Zorc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zorc family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zorc families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Zorc's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zorc families in 1920.
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What did your Zorc ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zorc. 100% of Zorc men worked as a New Worker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Zorc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zorc 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Zorc. 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 93 military records available for the last name Zorc. For the veterans among your Zorc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zorc lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Zorc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zorc in 1962 was 85, and 93 in 2003.

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