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Zerrer Family History

Zerrer 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: Zerger, Ferrer, Derrer, Berner, Berger, Kerker, Zehner, Zeller

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Where is the Zerrer family from?

You can see how Zerrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerrer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zerrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Zerrer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Zerrer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zerrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zerrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Zerrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerrer 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Zerrer. 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 69 military records available for the last name Zerrer. For the veterans among your Zerrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerrer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Zerrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zerrer in 1965 was 80, and 56 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerrer 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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