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Zerbs Family History

Zerbs 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: Zerbo, Zerbe, Zerba, Zerbst, Kerbs, Zerby, Herbst, Peres, Zervas

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Where is the Zerbs family from?

You can see how Zerbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerbs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zerbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Zerbs families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerbs's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Zerbs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerbs 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 Zerbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zerbs. 100% of Zerbs men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Zerbs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Zerbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerbs 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Zerbs. 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 241 military records available for the last name Zerbs. For the veterans among your Zerbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerbs lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Zerbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zerbs in 1967 was 87, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zerbs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerbs 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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