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Zerck Family History

Zerck 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: Merck, Erck, Zeck, Derck, Berck, Beck, Heck, Peck, Eck, Percy

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Where is the Zerck family from?

You can see how Zerck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zerck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Zerck families living in Ohio. This was about 68% of all the recorded Zerck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zerck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zerck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zerck. 100% of Zerck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zerck women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Zerck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Zerck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerck 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Zerck. 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 26 military records available for the last name Zerck. For the veterans among your Zerck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerck lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Zerck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zerck in 1967 was 60, and 93 in 2001.

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