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Zampa Family History

Zampa Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname for someone with a limp or a peculiarity of the foot or leg from zampa ‘foot hoof paw leg’.

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


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Where is the Zampa family from?

You can see how Zampa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zampa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zampa families living in California. This was about 31% of all the recorded Zampa's in USA. California had the highest population of Zampa families in 1920.
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What did your Zampa ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Zampa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zampa 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Zampa. 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 128 military records available for the last name Zampa. For the veterans among your Zampa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zampa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zampa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zampa in 1963 was 67, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zampa 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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