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Zerver Family History

Zerver 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: Zerger, Server, Berner, Beaver, Lever, Berger, Kerker, Zehner, Zeller

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Where is the Zerver family from?

You can see how Zerver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zerver families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 5 Zerver families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerver's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zerver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1920
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Zerver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerver 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zerver. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zerver. For the veterans among your Zerver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerver lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Zerver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zerver in 1971 was 85, and 99 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerver 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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