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Zothner Family History

Zothner 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: Zehner, Zotter, Lohner, Rohner, Cotner, Rother, Bohner, Boehner

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Where is the Zothner family from?

You can see how Zothner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zothner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zothner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zothner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zothner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zothner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zothner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Zothner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zothner 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Zothner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zothner. For the veterans among your Zothner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zothner lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Zothner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zothner in 1980 was 70, and 89 in 2003.

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