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Zonger Family History

Zonger 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: Zanger, Fonger, Monger, Zenger, Zinger, Zorger, Songer, Conger

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Where is the Zonger family from?

You can see how Zonger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zonger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Zonger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zonger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zonger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zonger 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 34 census records available for the last name Zonger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zonger 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Zonger. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zonger. For the veterans among your Zonger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zonger lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Zonger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zonger in 1982 was 44, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zonger 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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