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Zerwas Family History

Zerwas 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: Zervas, Zerfas, Zera, Perras, Deras, Veras, Bernas, Serpas, Zervos

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Where is the Zerwas family from?

You can see how Zerwas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerwas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zerwas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zerwas families living in Minnesota. This was about 56% of all the recorded Zerwas's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zerwas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerwas 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 Zerwas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zerwas. 60% of Zerwas men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

What Zerwas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Zerwas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerwas 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Zerwas. 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 109 military records available for the last name Zerwas. For the veterans among your Zerwas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerwas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zerwas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zerwas in 1958 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zerwas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerwas 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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