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Zoernsch Family History

Zoernsch 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: Foertsch, Dorsch, Rensch, Morsch, Borsch, Mensch, Lersch, Horsch

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Where is the Zoernsch family from?

You can see how Zoernsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoernsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zoernsch family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zoernsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zoernsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoernsch 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 13 census records available for the last name Zoernsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoernsch 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Zoernsch. 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 20 military records available for the last name Zoernsch. For the veterans among your Zoernsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoernsch lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Zoernsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zoernsch in 1988 was 72, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zoernsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zoernsch 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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