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Zehrer Family History

Zehrer 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: Zehner, Wehrer, Kehrer, Zehren, Lehrer, Rehrer, Mehrer, Zehler

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Where is the Zehrer family from?

You can see how Zehrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zehrer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zehrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Zehrer families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zehrer's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Zehrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zehrer 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 Zehrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Iron Worker and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zehrer. 43% of Zehrer men worked as an Iron Worker and 50% of Zehrer women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zehrer were Farmer and Lamp Sheets Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Iron Worker
    43%
  • Helper
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    50%
  • Lamp Sheets Worker
    50%

What Zehrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Zehrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zehrer 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Zehrer. 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 558 military records available for the last name Zehrer. For the veterans among your Zehrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zehrer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zehrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zehrer in 1965 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zehrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zehrer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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