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Zerbey Family History

Zerbey 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: Zerbe, Zerbel, Zerby, Cerney, Berley, Erber, Berkey, Verley, Kersey

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Where is the Zerbey family from?

You can see how Zerbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Zerbey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Zerbey families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerbey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Zerbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerbey 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 Zerbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zerbey. 100% of Zerbey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zerbey women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Zerbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Zerbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerbey 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Zerbey. 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 107 military records available for the last name Zerbey. For the veterans among your Zerbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerbey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Zerbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zerbey in 1951 was 55, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zerbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerbey 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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