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Zynn Family History

Zynn 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: Lynn, Wynn, Zinn, Rynn, Pynn, Yan, Yin, Yon, Yun, Lyon

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Where is the Zynn family from?

You can see how Zynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zynn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zynn families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zynn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zynn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zynn 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 Zynn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Zynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zynn 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Zynn. 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 31 military records available for the last name Zynn. For the veterans among your Zynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zynn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Zynn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zynn in 1959 was 53, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zynn 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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