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Zerfowski Family History

Zerfowski 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: Zarnowski, Zebrowski, Zurowski, Perkowski, Borowski, Tarnowski

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Where is the Zerfowski family from?

You can see how Zerfowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerfowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zerfowski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zerfowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zerfowski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Zerfowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerfowski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Zerfowski. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zerfowski. For the veterans among your Zerfowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerfowski lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1990, in the United States, Zerfowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zerfowski in 1981 was 27, and 46 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerfowski 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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