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Zora Family History

Zora Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): probably a shortened form of the Greek surname Zoras probably from Slavic zora ‘dawn’.

Turkish: probably a cognate of Zor an ornamental name or nickname derived from zor ‘strength’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Zora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zora family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Zora families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zora's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Zora families in 1911.
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What did your Zora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zora. 55% of Zora men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    55%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Butcher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zora 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Zora. 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 196 military records available for the last name Zora. For the veterans among your Zora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zora lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zora in 1965 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zora 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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