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Zerfoss Family History

Zerfoss Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Zerfass or Serfass.

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


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Where is the Zerfoss family from?

You can see how Zerfoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerfoss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zerfoss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Zerfoss families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerfoss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zerfoss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerfoss 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 Zerfoss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zerfoss. 65% of Zerfoss men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zerfoss women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zerfoss were Farmer and Machine Operator.

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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
    65%
  • Farmer
    35%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Zerfoss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zerfoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerfoss 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 Zerfoss. 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 195 military records available for the last name Zerfoss. For the veterans among your Zerfoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerfoss lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zerfoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zerfoss in 1958 was 53, and 61 in 2004.

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