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Zor Family History

Zor 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: Kor, Zorn, Zou, Zur, Zar, Lor, Bor, Mor, Zhu, Son

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Where is the Zor family from?

You can see how Zor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zor families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Zor families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Zor's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Zor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zor 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 Zor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zor. 100% of Zor women worked as a Cutter.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Zor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zor 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Zor. 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 270 military records available for the last name Zor. For the veterans among your Zor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zor lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Zor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zor in 1965 was 68, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zor 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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