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Zerella Family History

Zerella 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: Perella, Zarella, Rella, Parella, Petrella, Morella, Corella, Grella

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Where is the Zerella family from?

You can see how Zerella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zerella families living in New Jersey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Zerella's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zerella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerella 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 Zerella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bench Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zerella. 58% of Zerella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zerella women worked as a Bench Work.

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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
    58%
  • New Worker
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Work
    100%

What Zerella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Zerella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerella 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Zerella. 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 35 military records available for the last name Zerella. For the veterans among your Zerella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerella lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zerella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zerella in 1965 was 66, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zerella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerella 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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