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Zernickow Family History

Zernickow 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, Wernicke, Herrick

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Where is the Zernickow family from?

You can see how Zernickow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zernickow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zernickow family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zernickow's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Zernickow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zernickow 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 Zernickow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zernickow. 100% of Zernickow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zernickow women worked as a Student Worker.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Worker
    100%

What Zernickow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Zernickow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zernickow 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Zernickow. 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 54 military records available for the last name Zernickow. For the veterans among your Zernickow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zernickow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Zernickow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zernickow in 1970 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zernickow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zernickow 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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