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Zerkowski Family History

Zerkowski 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: Perkowski, Markowski, Borkowski, Lepkowski, Senkowski, Zbikowski

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Where is the Zerkowski family from?

You can see how Zerkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zerkowski families living in Michigan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Zerkowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zerkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerkowski 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 Zerkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zerkowski. 56% of Zerkowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zerkowski women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Zerkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Zerkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerkowski 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Zerkowski. 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 89 military records available for the last name Zerkowski. For the veterans among your Zerkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerkowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zerkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zerkowski in 1965 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zerkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerkowski 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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