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Zygner Family History

Zygner 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: Zehner, Eigner, Wagner, Zauner, Zeiner, Regner, Zager, Egner, Hegner

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Where is the Zygner family from?

You can see how Zygner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zygner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zygner family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zygner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zygner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zygner 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 Zygner ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Zygner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Zygner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zygner 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Zygner. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zygner. For the veterans among your Zygner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zygner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zygner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zygner in 1964 was 74, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zygner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zygner 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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