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Zayner Family History

Zayner 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: Zauner, Rayner, Mayner, Zahner, Wayner, Vayner, Hayner, Zaner, Sayer

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Where is the Zayner family from?

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

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zayner. 50% of Zayner men worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Packer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Zayner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Zayner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zayner 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Zayner. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zayner. For the veterans among your Zayner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zayner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Zayner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zayner in 1955 was 47, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zayner 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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