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Zerby Family History

Zerby Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zerbe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zerby family from?

You can see how Zerby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerby family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zerby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Zerby families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 79% of all the recorded Zerby's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zerby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerby 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 Zerby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zerby. 30% of Zerby men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Zerby women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zerby were Labor and Cook.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Cook
    14%

What Zerby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Zerby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerby 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Zerby. 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 988 military records available for the last name Zerby. For the veterans among your Zerby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerby lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zerby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zerby in 1959 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zerby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerby 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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