Zerr Family History

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Zerr Name Meaning

South German: nickname for a rowdy or tough person, from a derivative of Middle High German zerren ‘to scold or complain’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Zehr, Herr, Zarr, Zeck, Derr, Gurr, Hehr, Durr, Berry, Zero

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Zerr Family Origin

Where is the Zerr family from?

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You can see how Zerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerr family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zerr families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Zerr families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 66% of all the recorded Zerr's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Zerr families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Zerr Family Occupations

What did your Zerr ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Calker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Zerr. 57% of Zerr men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Zerr women worked as a Calker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zerr were Carpenter and Waitress

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Agent
    7%
  • At Home
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Calker
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Zerr Historical Records

What Zerr family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Zerr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerr census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 848 immigration records available for the last name Zerr. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Zerr. For the veterans among your Zerr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Zerr Life Expectancy

What is the average Zerr lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Zerr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zerr in 1944 was 29, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zerr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerr 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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