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Zarnott Family History

Zarnott 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: Arnott, Parrott, Garnett, Barnett, Arnett, Carnett, Garrott, Arnot

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Where is the Zarnott family from?

You can see how Zarnott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarnott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zarnott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Zarnott families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zarnott's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zarnott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarnott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zarnott ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Zarnott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarnott 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Zarnott. 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 13 military records available for the last name Zarnott. For the veterans among your Zarnott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarnott lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Zarnott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zarnott in 1972 was 81, and 95 in 1997.

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