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Zerrell Family History

Zerrell 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: Perrell, Terrell, Herrell, Merrell, Ferrell, Jerrell, Burrell

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Where is the Zerrell family from?

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

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Zerrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Zerrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerrell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zerrell. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zerrell. For the veterans among your Zerrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerrell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Zerrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zerrell in 1967 was 80, and 85 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zerrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerrell 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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