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Zerbach Family History

Zerbach 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: Erbach, Urbach, Harbach, Orbach, Gerlach, Auerbach, Averbach, Marbach

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Where is the Zerbach family from?

You can see how Zerbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zerbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Zerbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zerbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Zerbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerbach 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Zerbach. 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 88 military records available for the last name Zerbach. For the veterans among your Zerbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerbach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zerbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zerbach in 1964 was 70, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerbach 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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