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Zerell Family History

Zerell 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: Zebell, Jewell, Gesell, Sewell, Orrell, Abrell, Ezell, Kernell

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Where is the Zerell family from?

You can see how Zerell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zerell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zerell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zerell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerell 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 236 census records available for the last name Zerell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Zerell. 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 37 military records available for the last name Zerell. For the veterans among your Zerell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Zerell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zerell in 1971 was 63, and 97 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerell 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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