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Zerill Family History

Zerill 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: Zerillo, Zerilli, Brill, Grill, Averill, Neill, Zill, Revill, Drill

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Where is the Zerill family from?

You can see how Zerill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zerill family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zerill's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Zerill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerill 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 32 census records available for the last name Zerill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerill 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 Zerill. 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 31 military records available for the last name Zerill. For the veterans among your Zerill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerill lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Zerill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zerill in 1980 was 80, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerill 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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