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Zerlang Family History

Zerlang 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: Berland, Herling, Ferland, Erland, Werling, Leblang, Berling, Erling

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Where is the Zerlang family from?

You can see how Zerlang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerlang family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zerlang families living in California. This was about 71% of all the recorded Zerlang's in USA. California had the highest population of Zerlang families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerlang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zerlang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Zerlang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerlang 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Zerlang. 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 78 military records available for the last name Zerlang. For the veterans among your Zerlang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerlang lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Zerlang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zerlang in 1978 was 74, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerlang 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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