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Zere Family History

Zere 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: Pere, Zero, Zera, Gere, Zewe, Zerr, Zern, Zerbe, Zee, Dore

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Where is the Zere family from?

You can see how Zere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zere family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Zere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zere family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zere's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zere families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zere 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 154 census records available for the last name Zere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zere 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Zere. 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 12 military records available for the last name Zere. For the veterans among your Zere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zere lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Zere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zere in 1975 was 62, and 45 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zere 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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