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Zonca Family History

Zonca 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: Zanca, Conca, Rzonca, Zona, Ronca, Ponce, Zucca, Monica, Fonda, Konda

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Where is the Zonca family from?

You can see how Zonca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zonca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zonca families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Zonca's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zonca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zonca 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 Zonca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zonca. 38% of Zonca men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zonca women worked as a Presser.

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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
    38%
  • New Worker
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Zonca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zonca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zonca 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Zonca. 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 200 military records available for the last name Zonca. For the veterans among your Zonca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zonca lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zonca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Zonca in 1957 was 33, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zonca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zonca 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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