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Zorkin Family History

Zorkin 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: Forkin, Orkin, Sorkin, Dworkin, Larkin, Botkin, Zorn, Mirkin, Morin

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Where is the Zorkin family from?

You can see how Zorkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zorkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zorkin family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zorkin's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Zorkin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Zorkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zorkin 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Zorkin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zorkin. For the veterans among your Zorkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zorkin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Zorkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zorkin in 1979 was 73, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zorkin 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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