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Zerfass Family History

Zerfass Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular form of the medieval personal name Servatius a Christian saint's name.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zerfass family from?

You can see how Zerfass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerfass family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zerfass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Zerfass families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerfass's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zerfass families in 1891.
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What did your Zerfass ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zerfass. 100% of Zerfass women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zerfass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerfass 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Zerfass. 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 268 military records available for the last name Zerfass. For the veterans among your Zerfass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerfass lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Zerfass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Zerfass in 1950 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerfass 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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