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Zemlock Family History

Zemlock 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: Sedlock, Zemlicka, Bellock, Tellock, Wedlock, Gerlock, Medlock

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Where is the Zemlock family from?

You can see how Zemlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemlock family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zemlock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Zemlock families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zemlock's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Zemlock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemlock 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 Zemlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zemlock. 100% of Zemlock 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Zemlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Zemlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemlock 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Zemlock. 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 54 military records available for the last name Zemlock. For the veterans among your Zemlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemlock lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Zemlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zemlock in 1966 was 73, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zemlock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemlock 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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