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Zeren Family History

Zeren 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: Deren, Zehren, Zern, Geren, Beren, Zeien, Heron, Leven, Eden, Uren

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Where is the Zeren family from?

You can see how Zeren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zeren families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeren's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeren 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 Zeren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeren. 100% of Zeren men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Zeren women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Zeren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Zeren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeren 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Zeren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Zeren. For the veterans among your Zeren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zeren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zeren in 1963 was 87, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeren 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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