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Zuhn Family History

Zuhn 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: Kuhn, Huhn, Zahn, Luhn, Nuhn, Zurn, Zohn, John, Zhu, Guan

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Where is the Zuhn family from?

You can see how Zuhn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuhn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zuhn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Zuhn families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Zuhn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zuhn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zuhn 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 Zuhn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zuhn. 60% of Zuhn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zuhn women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Zuhn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Zuhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuhn 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Zuhn. 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 117 military records available for the last name Zuhn. For the veterans among your Zuhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuhn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zuhn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zuhn in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zuhn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zuhn 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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