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Zunic Family History

Zunic Surname Meaning

Serbian Croatian and Bosniak (Žunić); Slovenian (Žunič): patronymic from Žuna (see Zuna) or a nickname derived directly from Croatian Serbian Bosnian and dialectal Slovenian žuna ‘woodpecker’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zunic family from?

You can see how Zunic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zunic family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zunic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zunic families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Zunic's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zunic families in 1920.
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What did your Zunic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zunic. 100% of Zunic men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Zunic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zunic 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Zunic. 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 123 military records available for the last name Zunic. For the veterans among your Zunic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zunic lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zunic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Zunic in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zunic 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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