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Zehrt Family History

Zehrt Name 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: Zehr, Gehrt, Zahrt, Kehr, Peart, Wehr, Ohrt, Fehr, Rehr, Zeh

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Where is the Zehrt family from?

You can see how Zehrt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zehrt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zehrt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zehrt families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Zehrt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zehrt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zehrt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zehrt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zehrt. 100% of Zehrt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Zehrt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zehrt 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Zehrt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Zehrt. For the veterans among your Zehrt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zehrt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zehrt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Zehrt in 1965 was 88, and 84 in 2004.

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