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Zerwich Family History

Zerwich 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, Perich, Berwick, Norwich, Perpich, Gerich, Gerlich, Perlich

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Where is the Zerwich family from?

You can see how Zerwich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerwich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zerwich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zerwich families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Zerwich's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Zerwich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerwich 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 58 census records available for the last name Zerwich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerwich 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zerwich. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zerwich. For the veterans among your Zerwich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerwich lifespan?

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