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Zeman Family History

Zeman Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak: status name for a yeoman farmer or small landowner.

Czech and Slovak zeman (a derivative of zem ‘land’).

This is one of the most common Czech surnames.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zeman family from?

You can see how Zeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Zeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Zeman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Zeman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeman 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 Zeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zeman. 100% of Zeman men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Zeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Zeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Zeman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Zeman. For the veterans among your Zeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Zeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zeman in 1948 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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