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Zonner Family History

Zonner 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: Bonner, Fonner, Conner, Donner, Sonner, Zenner, Zinner, Tonner

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Where is the Zonner family from?

You can see how Zonner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zonner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zonner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Zonner families living in Louisiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zonner's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Zonner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Zonner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zonner 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Zonner. 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 38 military records available for the last name Zonner. For the veterans among your Zonner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zonner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zonner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zonner in 1956 was 61, and 103 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zonner 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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