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Zuni Family History

Zuni Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Muni, Zani, Zeni, Zini, Zunk, Yun, Sun, Mun, Lund, Hunt

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Where is the Zuni family from?

You can see how Zuni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuni family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zuni families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zuni families living in New Mexico. This was about 54% of all the recorded Zuni's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Zuni families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zuni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zuni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Bead Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zuni. 42% of Zuni men worked as a Farming and 100% of Zuni women worked as a Bead Worker.

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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

  • Farming
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Silversmith
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bead Worker
    100%

What Zuni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zuni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuni 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Zuni. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Zuni. For the veterans among your Zuni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuni lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zuni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Zuni in 1961 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zuni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zuni 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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