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Zamkow Family History

Zamkow 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: Zamzow, Pankow, Damrow, Rakow, Zachow, Rambow, Markow, Barkow, Rackow

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Where is the Zamkow family from?

You can see how Zamkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zamkow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Zamkow families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Zamkow families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zamkow's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Zamkow families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zamkow 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 31 census records available for the last name Zamkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zamkow 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Zamkow. 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 Zamkow. For the veterans among your Zamkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zamkow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1973, in the United States, Zamkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Zamkow in 1967 was 85, and 84 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zamkow 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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