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Zierolf Family History

Zierolf 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: Dierolf, Rolf, Bierly, Herold, Zero, Zierke, Niehoff, Ziegel, Gerold

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Where is the Zierolf family from?

You can see how Zierolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zierolf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zierolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Zierolf families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Zierolf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zierolf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zierolf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zierolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zierolf. 100% of Zierolf women worked as an Assembler. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Zierolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zierolf 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Zierolf. 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 15 military records available for the last name Zierolf. For the veterans among your Zierolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zierolf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zierolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zierolf in 1963 was 77, and 91 in 2003.

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