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Zerka Family History

Zerka 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: Berka, Zera, Zerba, Serra, Berke, Berk, Perla, Zara, Cerda, Belka

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Where is the Zerka family from?

You can see how Zerka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zerka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zerka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zerka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerka 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 Zerka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Zerka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Zerka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerka 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Zerka. 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 17 military records available for the last name Zerka. For the veterans among your Zerka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Zerka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zerka in 1960 was 62, and 102 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zerka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerka 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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