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Zerra Family History

Zerra 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: Serra, Terra, Cerra, Zera, Perra, Ferra, Zerr, Berra, Zarra, Zerba

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Where is the Zerra family from?

You can see how Zerra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zerra families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zerra's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zerra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerra 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 Zerra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zerra. 60% of Zerra men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Zerra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Zerra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerra 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Zerra. 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 31 military records available for the last name Zerra. For the veterans among your Zerra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerra lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Zerra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Zerra in 1956 was 42, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zerra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerra 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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