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Zester Family History

Zester 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: Tester, Bester, Pester, Nester, Lester, Vester, Mester, Hester

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Where is the Zester family from?

You can see how Zester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zester family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Zester families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Zester's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zester families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zester 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 Zester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zester. 40% of Zester men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Zester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Zester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zester 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Zester. 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 37 military records available for the last name Zester. For the veterans among your Zester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zester lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Zester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zester in 1967 was 78, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zester

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zester 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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