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Zerga Family History

Zerga 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: Zera, Verga, Zerba, Serra, Berg, Perla, Zara, Cerda, Berge, Bera

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Where is the Zerga family from?

You can see how Zerga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zerga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Zerga families living in Massachusetts. This was about 70% of all the recorded Zerga's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zerga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerga 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 Zerga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zerga. 58% of Zerga men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    58%
  • Truck Driver
    43%

What Zerga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Zerga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerga 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Zerga. 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 113 military records available for the last name Zerga. For the veterans among your Zerga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerga lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zerga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zerga in 1964 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zerga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerga 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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