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Zerkowsky Family History

Zerkowsky 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: Perkowski, Markowski, Borkowski, Lepkowski, Senkowski, Zbikowski

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Where is the Zerkowsky family from?

You can see how Zerkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerkowsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zerkowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Zerkowsky family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerkowsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zerkowsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerkowsky 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 Zerkowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Milliner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zerkowsky. 100% of Zerkowsky women worked as a Milliner.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milliner
    100%

What Zerkowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Zerkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerkowsky 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Zerkowsky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zerkowsky. For the veterans among your Zerkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerkowsky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Zerkowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zerkowsky in 1971 was 66, and 82 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zerkowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerkowsky 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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