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Zarn Family History

Zarn Name Meaning

Swiss German: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Arn, Zorn, Zarin, Garn, Zaun, Zara, Zern, Zarr, Hari, Laun

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Where is the Zarn family from?

You can see how Zarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zarn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Zarn family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zarn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zarn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zarn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zarn. 100% of Zarn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarn 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Zarn. 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 651 military records available for the last name Zarn. For the veterans among your Zarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zarn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zarn in 1964 was 87, and 76 in 2004.

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