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Zerkel Family History

Zerkel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zirkel.

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


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Where is the Zerkel family from?

You can see how Zerkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerkel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zerkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Zerkel families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Zerkel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zerkel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerkel 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 Zerkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zerkel. 25% of Zerkel men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Zerkel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zerkel were Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Contractor
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Zerkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zerkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerkel 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Zerkel. 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 260 military records available for the last name Zerkel. For the veterans among your Zerkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerkel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zerkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zerkel in 1965 was 68, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zerkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerkel 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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