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Zerener Family History

Zerener 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: Berner, Zehner, Kerner, Lerner, Derner, Zeiner, Serene, Bergner

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Where is the Zerener family from?

You can see how Zerener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zerener families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zerener's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zerener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerener 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 Zerener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zerener. 100% of Zerener men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Zerener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Zerener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerener 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Zerener. 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 239 military records available for the last name Zerener. For the veterans among your Zerener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerener lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Zerener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zerener in 1970 was 80, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerener 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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