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Zuver Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Zuber .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Zuber, Muser, Suver, Buer, Ziter, Ruter, Kover, Zuker, Duer, Dover

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Where is the Zuver family from?

You can see how Zuver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zuver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Zuver families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zuver's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zuver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zuver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zuver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zuver. 30% of Zuver men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zuver women worked as a Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Fice Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zuver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuver 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Zuver. 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 695 military records available for the last name Zuver. For the veterans among your Zuver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuver lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Zuver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zuver in 1948 was 66, and 55 in 2004.

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