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Zernow Family History

Zernow 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: Zornow, Fernow, Zeno, Vernon, Vernor, Zero, Curnow, Gerow, Merrow

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Zernow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zernow 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Zernow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zernow. For the veterans among your Zernow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zernow lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Zernow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zernow in 1976 was 77, and 73 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zernow 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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