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Zeamans Family History

Zeamans 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: Yeamans, Seamans, Zaman, Seaman, Zeman, Emans, Leaman, Semans, Zeeman

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Where is the Zeamans family from?

You can see how Zeamans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeamans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeamans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zeamans families living in Maryland. This was about 44% of all the recorded Zeamans's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeamans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Zeamans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeamans 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Zeamans. 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 16 military records available for the last name Zeamans. For the veterans among your Zeamans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeamans lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Zeamans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zeamans in 1970 was 82, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeamans 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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