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Zurn Family History

Zurn Surname Meaning

German (Zürn): nickname for an irascible man from Middle High German zurn ‘angry’. Compare Sain.

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


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Where is the Zurn family from?

You can see how Zurn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zurn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zurn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zurn family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Zurn's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Zurn families in 1840.
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What did your Zurn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zurn. 18% of Zurn men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zurn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zurn were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 625 immigration records available for the last name Zurn. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Zurn. For the veterans among your Zurn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zurn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zurn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zurn in 1962 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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