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Zorntlein Family History

Zorntlein 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: Hornstein, Hartlein, Ortwein, Ornstein, Hertlein, Bornstein

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Where is the Zorntlein family from?

You can see how Zorntlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zorntlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zorntlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zorntlein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zorntlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zorntlein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Zorntlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zorntlein 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zorntlein. 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 47 military records available for the last name Zorntlein. For the veterans among your Zorntlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zorntlein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Zorntlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zorntlein in 1966 was 62, and 89 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zorntlein 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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