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Zerves Family History

Zerves 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: Zervas, Zervos, Hermes, Terres, Berkes, Verges, Serres, Neves, Peres

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Where is the Zerves family from?

You can see how Zerves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerves family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zerves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Zerves families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zerves's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Zerves families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerves 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 69 census records available for the last name Zerves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerves 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Zerves. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zerves. For the veterans among your Zerves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerves lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Zerves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zerves in 1978 was 76, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerves 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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