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Zohns Family History

Zohns 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: Johns, Sohns, Zohn, John, Hohn, Bohn, Zorn, Lohnes, Kuhns, Rohn

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Zohns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zohns 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zohns. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Zohns. For the veterans among your Zohns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zohns lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Zohns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zohns in 1983 was 60, and 83 in 2003.

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