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Zerden Family History

Zerden 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: Werden, Derden, Jerden, Zierden, Heiden, Harden, Carden, Eden, Norden

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Where is the Zerden family from?

You can see how Zerden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zerden families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zerden's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zerden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zerden ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Contractor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Zerden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerden 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Zerden. 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 72 military records available for the last name Zerden. For the veterans among your Zerden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Zerden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zerden in 1966 was 70, and 93 in 1998.

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