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Zorzi Family History

Zorzi Surname Meaning

Italian (northeastern Italy): patronymic or plural form of the personal name Zorzo, a dialect form of Giorgio (see George).

Italianized form of the Slovenian patronymics Zorč and Zorc.

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


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Where is the Zorzi family from?

You can see how Zorzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zorzi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zorzi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Zorzi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zorzi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zorzi 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 Zorzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zorzi. 40% of Zorzi men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Zorzi women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zorzi were Proprietor and Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farm
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zorzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zorzi 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 901 immigration records available for the last name Zorzi. 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 316 military records available for the last name Zorzi. For the veterans among your Zorzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zorzi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zorzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zorzi in 1963 was 77, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zorzi 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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