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Zons Family History

Zons 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: Zong, Hons, Zins, Zone, Jons, Mons, Fons, Pons, Sons, Zona

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Where is the Zons family from?

You can see how Zons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zons family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zons families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Zons's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zons families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zons 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 Zons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zons. 100% of Zons men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Zons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zons 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Zons. 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 63 military records available for the last name Zons. For the veterans among your Zons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zons lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Zons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zons in 1966 was 27, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zons 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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