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Zerkas Family History

Zerkas 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: Zervas, Zerfas, Farkas, Berka, Berkes, Perkes, Zera, Perras, Deras

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Where is the Zerkas family from?

You can see how Zerkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerkas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Zerkas family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerkas's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Zerkas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerkas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Zerkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerkas 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Zerkas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zerkas. For the veterans among your Zerkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerkas lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Zerkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zerkas in 1978 was 73, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerkas 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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