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Zaunbrecher Family History

Zaunbrecher Name Meaning

German (North Rhine-Westphalia): nickname for a violent man from Middle High German zūnbrüchel literally ‘fence breaker’. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.

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


Similar surnames: Hubscher, Parcher, Kaucher, Becher, Steinbrecher, Zauner, Wannemacher

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Where is the Zaunbrecher family from?

You can see how Zaunbrecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaunbrecher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zaunbrecher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zaunbrecher family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaunbrecher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zaunbrecher families in 1880.
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What did your Zaunbrecher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaunbrecher. 60% of Zaunbrecher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zaunbrecher women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Zaunbrecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaunbrecher 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Zaunbrecher. 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 41 military records available for the last name Zaunbrecher. For the veterans among your Zaunbrecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaunbrecher lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Zaunbrecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zaunbrecher in 1969 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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