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Zerndt Family History

Zerndt 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: Gerndt, Berndt, Wendt, Herdt, Ernst, Bernat, Vernet, Fendt, Bendt

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Where is the Zerndt family from?

You can see how Zerndt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerndt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zerndt family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerndt's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zerndt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerndt 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 39 census records available for the last name Zerndt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerndt 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Zerndt. 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 59 military records available for the last name Zerndt. For the veterans among your Zerndt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerndt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Zerndt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zerndt in 1964 was 70, and 82 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerndt 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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