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Zurnstein Family History

Zurnstein 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: Burnstein, Bernstein, Zumstein, Hornstein, Ornstein, Burstein

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Where is the Zurnstein family from?

You can see how Zurnstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zurnstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zurnstein families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zurnstein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zurnstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zurnstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zurnstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Zurnstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zurnstein 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 Zurnstein. 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 18 military records available for the last name Zurnstein. For the veterans among your Zurnstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zurnstein lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1974, in the United States, Zurnstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zurnstein in 1971 was 84, and 88 in 1974.

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