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Zerrenner Family History

Zerrenner 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: Brenner, Permenter, Trenner, Renner, Derenne, Zenner, Berringer

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Where is the Zerrenner family from?

You can see how Zerrenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerrenner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zerrenner families living in New Jersey. This was about 28% of all the recorded Zerrenner's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Zerrenner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerrenner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zerrenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zerrenner. 67% of Zerrenner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zerrenner women worked as a Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Zerrenner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Zerrenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerrenner 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Zerrenner. 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 196 military records available for the last name Zerrenner. For the veterans among your Zerrenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerrenner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zerrenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zerrenner in 1960 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerrenner 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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