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Zemacke Family History

Zemacke Surname 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: Zemke, Lemcke, Lemacks, Macke, Lembcke, Leake, Demark, Mace, Mack

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemacke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Zemacke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemacke 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 Zemacke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Zemacke. For the veterans among your Zemacke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemacke lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1987, in the United States, Zemacke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zemacke in 1977 was 23, and 75 in 1987.

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