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Zerder Family History

Zerder 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: Herder, Werder, Zerger, Zender, Berner, Helder, Berger, Kerker, Reder

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Where is the Zerder family from?

You can see how Zerder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zerder family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zerder's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zerder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Zerder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerder 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Zerder. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zerder. For the veterans among your Zerder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerder lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1988, in the United States, Zerder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zerder in 1974 was 80, and 66 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zerder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerder 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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