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Zior Family History

Zior 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: Zion, Zier, Zhou, Zink, Lier, Thor, Prior, Amor, Mier, Mir

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Where is the Zior family from?

You can see how Zior families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zior family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zior families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Zior families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zior's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zior families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zior surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Zior. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zior 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Zior. 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 45 military records available for the last name Zior. For the veterans among your Zior ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zior lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Zior life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zior in 1958 was 64, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zior 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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