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Zerble Family History

Zerble 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: Zerbe, Verble, Zerkle, Kemble, Merle, Weible, Hebble, Marble, Ergle

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Where is the Zerble family from?

You can see how Zerble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerble family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zerble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Zerble families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Zerble's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zerble families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerble surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zerble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zerble. 100% of Zerble 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 155 census records available for the last name Zerble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerble 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Zerble. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zerble. For the veterans among your Zerble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerble lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Zerble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zerble in 1970 was 81, and 86 in 1999.

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