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Zernoff Family History

Zernoff 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: Tarnoff, Chernoff, Sarnoff, Gerloff, Verhoff, Perloff, Fornoff, Zeno

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Where is the Zernoff family from?

You can see how Zernoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zernoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zernoff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zernoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zernoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zernoff 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 20 census records available for the last name Zernoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zernoff 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Zernoff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zernoff. For the veterans among your Zernoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zernoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Zernoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zernoff in 1965 was 71, and 79 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zernoff 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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