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Zekman Family History

Zekman 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: Zeman, Zeeman, Ekman, Zelman, German, Yeoman, Selman, Berman, Aikman

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Where is the Zekman family from?

You can see how Zekman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zekman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zekman families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Zekman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zekman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zekman 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 79 census records available for the last name Zekman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zekman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zekman. 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 28 military records available for the last name Zekman. For the veterans among your Zekman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zekman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Zekman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zekman in 1970 was 77, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zekman 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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