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Zerngast Family History

Zerngast 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: Ernest, Ernst, Zervas, Bernat, Hengst, Neinast, Bernas, Ergas, Zerbst

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Where is the Zerngast family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerngast 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 Zerngast ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zerngast. 100% of Zerngast men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Zerngast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerngast 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 Zerngast. 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 2 military records available for the last name Zerngast. For the veterans among your Zerngast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerngast lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Zerngast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zerngast in 1973 was 76, and 55 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerngast 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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