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Zerfuss Family History

Zerfuss 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: Zerfoss, Barfuss, Serfass, Zerfas, Strauss, Russ, Beilfuss, Gruss

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Where is the Zerfuss family from?

You can see how Zerfuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerfuss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zerfuss families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Zerfuss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zerfuss families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Zerfuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerfuss 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Zerfuss. 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 26 military records available for the last name Zerfuss. For the veterans among your Zerfuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerfuss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Zerfuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zerfuss in 1966 was 67, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerfuss 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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