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Zonko Family History

Zonko 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: Zink, Zeno, Monk, Bono, Kondo, Konkol, Zook, Ono, Ronco, Bosko

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Where is the Zonko family from?

You can see how Zonko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zonko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zonko family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zonko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zonko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zonko 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 50 census records available for the last name Zonko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zonko 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zonko. 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 25 military records available for the last name Zonko. For the veterans among your Zonko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zonko lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Zonko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zonko in 1974 was 42, and 73 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zonko 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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