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Zorger Family History

Zorger Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Sorge.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zorger family from?

You can see how Zorger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zorger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zorger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Zorger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zorger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zorger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zorger 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 Zorger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zorger. 34% of Zorger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zorger women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zorger were Janitor and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Janitor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Zorger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zorger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zorger 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Zorger. 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 419 military records available for the last name Zorger. For the veterans among your Zorger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zorger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zorger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zorger in 1955 was 35, and 53 in 2004.

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