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Zernick Family History

Zernick 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: Bernick, Wernick, Zelnick, Pernick, Vernick, Herrick, Merrick, Senick

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Where is the Zernick family from?

You can see how Zernick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zernick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zernick family living in Maryland. This was about 20% of all the recorded Zernick's in USA. Maryland and 4 other states had the highest population of Zernick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zernick 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 190 census records available for the last name Zernick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zernick 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Zernick. 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 135 military records available for the last name Zernick. For the veterans among your Zernick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zernick lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Zernick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zernick in 1969 was 66, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zernick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zernick 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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