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Zohr Family History

Zohr 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: Nohr, Gohr, Rohr, Bohr, Mohr, Ohr, Lohr, Zehr, Sohr, Dohr

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Where is the Zohr family from?

You can see how Zohr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zohr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Zohr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Zohr family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zohr's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Zohr families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zohr 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 Zohr ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zohr. 100% of Zohr 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Zohr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Zohr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zohr 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Zohr. 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 48 military records available for the last name Zohr. For the veterans among your Zohr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zohr lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Zohr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zohr in 1968 was 78, and 60 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zohr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zohr 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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