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Zersey Family History

Zersey 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: Kersey, Jersey, Hersey, Cerney, Berley, Kelsey, Berkey, Dorsey, Zeise

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Where is the Zersey family from?

You can see how Zersey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zersey family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Zersey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zersey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zersey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zersey 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 2 census records available for the last name Zersey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zersey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zersey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zersey. For the veterans among your Zersey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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