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Zerlin Family History

Zerlin 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: Berlin, Merlin, Serlin, Perlin, Kerlin, Zeglin, Karlin, Carlin, Melin

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Where is the Zerlin family from?

You can see how Zerlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerlin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zerlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zerlin family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zerlin's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zerlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerlin 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 209 census records available for the last name Zerlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerlin 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Zerlin. 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 41 military records available for the last name Zerlin. For the veterans among your Zerlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerlin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Zerlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zerlin in 1967 was 68, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerlin 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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