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Zgaynor Family History

Zgaynor 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: Gaynor, Maynor, Gaylor, Taynor, Raynor, Traynor, Gainor, Garner

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Where is the Zgaynor family from?

You can see how Zgaynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zgaynor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zgaynor families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zgaynor's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zgaynor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zgaynor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Zgaynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zgaynor 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Zgaynor. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zgaynor. For the veterans among your Zgaynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zgaynor lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Zgaynor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zgaynor in 1955 was 39, and 89 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zgaynor 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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