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Zschernig Family History

Zschernig 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: Chernin, Scherling, Schoenig, Schurig, Schenk, Zheng, Cheng, Ascher

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Where is the Zschernig family from?

You can see how Zschernig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zschernig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zschernig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zschernig families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Zschernig's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Zschernig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Zschernig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zschernig 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Zschernig. 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 33 military records available for the last name Zschernig. For the veterans among your Zschernig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zschernig lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Zschernig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zschernig in 1971 was 69, and 68 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zschernig 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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