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Zanor Family History

Zanor Name 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: Sanor, Manor, Zenor, Zanon, Zaner, Zeno, Major, Kano, Amor, Bator

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Where is the Zanor family from?

You can see how Zanor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zanor family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Zanor families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zanor's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zanor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zanor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zanor ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zanor ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Zanor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanor 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Zanor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Zanor. For the veterans among your Zanor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanor lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Zanor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zanor in 1980 was 71, and 42 in 1999.

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