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Zerhusen Family History

Zerhusen 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: Seehusen, Derouen, Verhalen, Verhagen, Zehren, Bernsen, Brausen

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Where is the Zerhusen family from?

You can see how Zerhusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerhusen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zerhusen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Zerhusen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerhusen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zerhusen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zerhusen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zerhusen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zerhusen. 60% of Zerhusen men worked as a Janitor and 100% of Zerhusen women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Janitor
    60%
  • Bartender
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Zerhusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerhusen 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Zerhusen. 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 164 military records available for the last name Zerhusen. For the veterans among your Zerhusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerhusen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Zerhusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zerhusen in 1967 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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