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Zierfuss Family History

Zierfuss 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: Zerfoss, Barfuss, Serfass, Ziegenfuss, Dreyfuss, Zerfas, Strauss

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Where is the Zierfuss family from?

You can see how Zierfuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zierfuss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zierfuss families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zierfuss's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zierfuss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zierfuss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zierfuss ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zierfuss ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Zierfuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zierfuss 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Zierfuss. 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 52 military records available for the last name Zierfuss. For the veterans among your Zierfuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zierfuss lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Zierfuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zierfuss in 1967 was 74, and 57 in 1995.

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