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Zoerkler Family History

Zoerkler 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: Doerfler, Zoerner, Verkler, Zerkle, Zoeller, Kerker, Zeller, Ziegler

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Where is the Zoerkler family from?

You can see how Zoerkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoerkler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zoerkler family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zoerkler's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Zoerkler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoerkler 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 35 census records available for the last name Zoerkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoerkler 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Zoerkler. 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 Zoerkler. For the veterans among your Zoerkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoerkler lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Zoerkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zoerkler in 1980 was 67, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zoerkler 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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