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Zerbst Family History

Zerbst Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Zerbst in Saxony-Anhalt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zerbst family from?

You can see how Zerbst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerbst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zerbst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zerbst families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zerbst's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Zerbst families in 1880.
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What did your Zerbst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zerbst. 16% of Zerbst men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Manager
    11%

What Zerbst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zerbst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerbst 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Zerbst. 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 272 military records available for the last name Zerbst. For the veterans among your Zerbst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerbst lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Zerbst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zerbst in 1950 was 79, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerbst 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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