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Zaner Name Meaning

Jewish: variant of Saner .

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


Similar surnames: Zane, Zander, Zanger, Kaner, Kasner, Laner, Haner, Zager, Zuker

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Where is the Zaner family from?

You can see how Zaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zaner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Zaner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Zaner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zaner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaner. 20% of Zaner men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zaner women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zaner were Farmer and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    20%
  • Printer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaner 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Zaner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 339 military records available for the last name Zaner. For the veterans among your Zaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zaner in 1959 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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