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Zurner Family History

Zurner 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: Turner, Burner, Furner, Durner, Murner, Berner, Burger, Garner

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Where is the Zurner family from?

You can see how Zurner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zurner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zurner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zurner families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Zurner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zurner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zurner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Zurner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zurner 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Zurner. 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 357 military records available for the last name Zurner. For the veterans among your Zurner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zurner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Zurner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Zurner in 1967 was 96, and 65 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zurner 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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