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Zerschling Family History

Zerschling 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: Kirschling, Pershing, Reichling, Mechling, Mensching, Schwing

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Where is the Zerschling family from?

You can see how Zerschling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerschling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zerschling family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerschling's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Zerschling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerschling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zerschling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Zerschling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerschling 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Zerschling. 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 29 military records available for the last name Zerschling. For the veterans among your Zerschling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerschling lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Zerschling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zerschling in 1967 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerschling 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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