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Zurschmit Family History

Zurschmit 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: Schmit, Bursch, Turchin, Burchett, Schmidt, Purohit, Urschel

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Where is the Zurschmit family from?

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

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Zurschmit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Zurschmit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zurschmit 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Zurschmit. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zurschmit. For the veterans among your Zurschmit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zurschmit lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Zurschmit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zurschmit in 1966 was 81, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zurschmit 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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