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Zerweck Family History

Zerweck 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: Herwick, Berwick, Herbeck, Kerwick, Verbeck, Hertweck, Herrick

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Where is the Zerweck family from?

You can see how Zerweck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerweck family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zerweck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Zerweck family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerweck's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zerweck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerweck 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 Zerweck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zerweck. 60% of Zerweck men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Zerweck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zerweck were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Zerweck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Zerweck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerweck 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Zerweck. 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 98 military records available for the last name Zerweck. For the veterans among your Zerweck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerweck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zerweck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zerweck in 1963 was 82, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerweck 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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