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Zermatten Family History

Zermatten 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: Bratten, Wratten, Hermansen, De Mattei, De Matteo, Vermette, German

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Where is the Zermatten family from?

You can see how Zermatten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zermatten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zermatten family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zermatten's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Zermatten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zermatten 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 41 census records available for the last name Zermatten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zermatten 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Zermatten. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zermatten. For the veterans among your Zermatten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zermatten lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1997, in the United States, Zermatten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zermatten in 1950 was 41, and 84 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zermatten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zermatten 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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