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Zorniak Family History

Zorniak 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: Gorniak, Gornik, Pozniak, Wozniak, Hornik, Kornick, Hornak, Cornia

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Where is the Zorniak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zorniak 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 Zorniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zorniak. 100% of Zorniak men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Zorniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Zorniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zorniak 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Zorniak. 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 2 military records available for the last name Zorniak. For the veterans among your Zorniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zorniak lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Zorniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zorniak in 1986 was 85, and 61 in 2003.

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