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Zerna Family History

Zerna 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: Cerna, Perna, Zera, Verna, Berna, Serna, Zern, Zerba, Zeno, Serra

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Where is the Zerna family from?

You can see how Zerna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zerna families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Zerna's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zerna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerna 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 540 census records available for the last name Zerna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerna 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Zerna. 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 39 military records available for the last name Zerna. For the veterans among your Zerna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerna lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Zerna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Zerna in 1966 was 96, and 40 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerna 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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