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Zurth Family History

Zurth 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: Furth, Wurth, Kurth, North, Ruth, Worth, Warth, Murthy, Wirth, Garth

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Where is the Zurth family from?

You can see how Zurth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zurth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zurth families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zurth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zurth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zurth 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 18 census records available for the last name Zurth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zurth 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zurth. 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 38 military records available for the last name Zurth. For the veterans among your Zurth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zurth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Zurth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Zurth in 1965 was 76, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zurth 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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