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Zerbes Family History

Zerbes 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: Derbes, Erbes, Zerbe, Zerbel, Zirbes, Forbes, Hermes, Terres, Debes

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Where is the Zerbes family from?

You can see how Zerbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerbes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Zerbes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Zerbes families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerbes's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Zerbes families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerbes 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 Zerbes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zerbes. 72% of Zerbes men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Zerbes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zerbes were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Zerbes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Zerbes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerbes 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Zerbes. 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 240 military records available for the last name Zerbes. For the veterans among your Zerbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerbes lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zerbes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zerbes in 1952 was 35, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerbes 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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