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Zonis Family History

Zonis 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: Donis, Bonis, Ronis, Jonas, Boris, Danis, Annis, Solis, Manis, Rodis

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Where is the Zonis family from?

You can see how Zonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zonis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zonis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Zonis families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Zonis's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Zonis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zonis 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 Zonis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zonis. 37% of Zonis men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Zonis women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Shoe Repair
    19%
  • Junk Shop Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Zonis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Zonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zonis 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Zonis. 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 88 military records available for the last name Zonis. For the veterans among your Zonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zonis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zonis in 1963 was 69, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zonis 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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