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Zernicke Family History

Zernicke 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: Wernicke, Bernick, Wernick, Zelnick, Pernick, Gericke, Reinicke

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Where is the Zernicke family from?

You can see how Zernicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zernicke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zernicke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zernicke families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Zernicke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zernicke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zernicke 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 Zernicke ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Zernicke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Zernicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zernicke 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Zernicke. 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 114 military records available for the last name Zernicke. For the veterans among your Zernicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zernicke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Zernicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zernicke in 1967 was 84, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zernicke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zernicke 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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