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Zearman Family History

Zearman Surname 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: Dearman, Bearman, Pearman, Earman, Learman, German, Karman, Harman

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Where is the Zearman family from?

You can see how Zearman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zearman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zearman families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Zearman's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Zearman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Zearman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zearman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Zearman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Zearman. For the veterans among your Zearman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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