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Zehmisch Family History

Zehmisch 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: Beamish, Reisch, Eisch, Ehrich, Misch, Reinisch, Helmich, Benisch

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Where is the Zehmisch family from?

You can see how Zehmisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zehmisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zehmisch family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zehmisch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zehmisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zehmisch 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 63 census records available for the last name Zehmisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zehmisch 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Zehmisch. 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 68 military records available for the last name Zehmisch. For the veterans among your Zehmisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zehmisch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zehmisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zehmisch in 1965 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zehmisch 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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