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Zurline Family History

Zurline 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: Burling, Carline, Burlin, Burbine, Curlin, Curling, Burdine, Arline

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Where is the Zurline family from?

You can see how Zurline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zurline family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zurline families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Zurline families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Zurline's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zurline families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zurline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zurline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zurline. 82% of Zurline men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Zurline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zurline 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Zurline. 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 143 military records available for the last name Zurline. For the veterans among your Zurline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zurline lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zurline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zurline in 1963 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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