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Zeimet Family History

Zeimet Surname Meaning

German and Luxembourgish: probably a cognate of German Zeumer. This surname is also found in France (Ardennes and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Zeimet family from?

You can see how Zeimet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeimet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeimet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zeimet families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Zeimet's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zeimet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeimet 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 Zeimet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeimet. 20% of Zeimet men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Zeimet women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeimet were Common Labor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Common Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Zeimet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zeimet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeimet 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Zeimet. 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 401 military records available for the last name Zeimet. For the veterans among your Zeimet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeimet lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zeimet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zeimet in 1959 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeimet 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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