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Zerlant Family History

Zerlant 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: Berland, Ferland, Erland, Servant, Herlan, Gerland, German, Berlin

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Where is the Zerlant family from?

You can see how Zerlant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerlant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zerlant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Zerlant families living in Michigan. This was about 74% of all the recorded Zerlant's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zerlant families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Zerlant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerlant 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Zerlant. 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 18 military records available for the last name Zerlant. For the veterans among your Zerlant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerlant lifespan?

Average Zerlant life expectancy in 1996 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerlant 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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