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Zermann Family History

Zermann 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: Bermann, Hermann, Germann, Permann, German, Germain, Ehmann, Berman

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Where is the Zermann family from?

You can see how Zermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zermann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Zermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Zermann family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Zermann's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Zermann families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zermann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Zermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zermann 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Zermann. 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 35 military records available for the last name Zermann. For the veterans among your Zermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zermann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1981, in the United States, Zermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zermann in 1965 was 81, and 92 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zermann 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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