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Zory Family History

Zory 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: Ory, Zorn, Lory, Mory, Gory, Dory, Jory, Zody, Cory, Kory

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Where is the Zory family from?

You can see how Zory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zory family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zory families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zory's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zory families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Zory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zory 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Zory. 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 Zory. For the veterans among your Zory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zory lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Zory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zory in 1969 was 80, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zory 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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