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Zornes Family History

Zornes Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Zorn with the addition of excrescent -s a common feature of Americanized surnames.

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


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Where is the Zornes family from?

You can see how Zornes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zornes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zornes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Zornes families living in Kentucky. This was about 55% of all the recorded Zornes's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Zornes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zornes 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 Zornes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zornes. 32% of Zornes men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Zornes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zornes were Farm Laborer and New Worker.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Housework
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zornes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zornes 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Zornes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zornes. For the veterans among your Zornes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zornes lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Zornes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zornes in 1947 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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