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Zermer Family History

Zermer 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: Dermer, Germer, Zerger, Ermer, Zeamer, Zelmer, Berner, Berger, Kerker

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Where is the Zermer family from?

You can see how Zermer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zermer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zermer families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zermer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zermer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zermer 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 Zermer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Needle Work
    100%

What Zermer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Zermer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zermer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Zermer. 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 Zermer. For the veterans among your Zermer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zermer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Zermer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zermer in 1966 was 44, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zermer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zermer 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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