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Zondervan Family History

Zondervan 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: Sonderman, Londergan, Kinderman, Sunderman, Soderman, Gunderman

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Where is the Zondervan family from?

You can see how Zondervan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zondervan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zondervan families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Zondervan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zondervan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zondervan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zondervan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Zondervan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Zondervan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zondervan 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Zondervan. 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 64 military records available for the last name Zondervan. For the veterans among your Zondervan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zondervan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zondervan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zondervan in 1964 was 72, and 53 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zondervan 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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