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Zerzan Family History

Zerzan 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: Perzan, German, Verran, Berman, Yerian, Perman, Herman, Beran, Herran

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Where is the Zerzan family from?

You can see how Zerzan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerzan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zerzan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zerzan families living in Nebraska. This was about 78% of all the recorded Zerzan's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Zerzan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerzan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zerzan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Zerzan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerzan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Zerzan. 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 36 military records available for the last name Zerzan. For the veterans among your Zerzan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerzan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Zerzan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zerzan in 1968 was 85, and 46 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerzan 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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