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Zuur Family History

Zuur 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: Zur, Zhu, Burr, Kaur, Tur, Pour, Duer, Uhr, Zuber, Laur

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Where is the Zuur family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zuur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zuur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zuur. 100% of Zuur men worked as a Gardener. .

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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

  • Gardener
    100%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Zuur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuur 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Zuur. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zuur. For the veterans among your Zuur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuur lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Zuur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zuur in 1974 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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