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Zorr Family History

Zorr 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: Orr, Torr, Zorn, Porr, Borr, Norr, Gorr, Zerr, Corr, Horr

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Where is the Zorr family from?

You can see how Zorr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zorr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zorr family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zorr's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Zorr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zorr 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 Zorr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zorr. 100% of Zorr men worked as a Farm Hand and 100% of Zorr women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Zorr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Zorr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zorr 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Zorr. 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 Zorr. For the veterans among your Zorr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zorr lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Zorr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zorr in 1967 was 63, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zorr 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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