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Zerken Family History

Zerken 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: Gerken, Berken, Zerkel, Kerker, Berke, Herren, Bergen, Berkes, Berkey

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Where is the Zerken family from?

You can see how Zerken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zerken families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zerken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zerken families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Zerken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerken 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Zerken. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zerken. For the veterans among your Zerken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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