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Zernechel Family History

Zernechel 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: Henschel, Fenchel, Zercher, Bernecker, Prechel, Zertuche, Wernecke

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Where is the Zernechel family from?

You can see how Zernechel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zernechel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zernechel families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zernechel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zernechel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zernechel 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 200 census records available for the last name Zernechel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zernechel 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Zernechel. 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 52 military records available for the last name Zernechel. For the veterans among your Zernechel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zernechel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Zernechel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zernechel in 1956 was 55, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zernechel 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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