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Zernar Family History

Zernar 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: Berner, Zehner, Bernard, Kerner, Lerner, Cerna, Merhar, Perna, Derner

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zernar 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 4 census records available for the last name Zernar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zernar 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zernar. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zernar. For the veterans among your Zernar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zernar lifespan?

Average Zernar life expectancy in 1963 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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