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Zver Family History

Zver 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: Over, Zier, Zuver, Beer, Lier, Lever, Ober, Rover, Baer, Cover

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Where is the Zver family from?

You can see how Zver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zver family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zver families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Zver's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zver families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zver. 60% of Zver men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Cement Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Zver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zver 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Zver. 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 69 military records available for the last name Zver. For the veterans among your Zver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zver lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Zver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zver in 1970 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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