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Zeri Family History

Zeri 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: Neri, Peri, Zero, Zera, Zerr, Zern, Zeni, Wei, Mori, Zeno

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Where is the Zeri family from?

You can see how Zeri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeri family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zeri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Zeri families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeri's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Zeri families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeri 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 64 census records available for the last name Zeri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeri 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Zeri. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zeri. For the veterans among your Zeri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeri lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Zeri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zeri in 1977 was 74, and 59 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeri 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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