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Zemeckis Family History

Zemeckis 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: Zemaitis, Rzepecki, Zarecki, Lemacks, Meckes, Melis, Nemec, Zaleski

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What did your Zemeckis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Car Builder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zemeckis. 100% of Zemeckis men worked as a Car Builder.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Car Builder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Zemeckis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemeckis 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zemeckis. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zemeckis. For the veterans among your Zemeckis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemeckis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Zemeckis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zemeckis in 1971 was 52, and 55 in 2002.

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