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Zembal Family History

Zembal 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: Zemba, Kembel, Zeman, Gembala, Zerba, Zerbel, Zema, Zubal, Zemel

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Where is the Zembal family from?

You can see how Zembal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zembal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zembal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Zembal families living in Washington. This was about 30% of all the recorded Zembal's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Zembal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zembal 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 Zembal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zembal. 34% of Zembal men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Trucker
    34%

What Zembal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Zembal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zembal 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Zembal. 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 74 military records available for the last name Zembal. For the veterans among your Zembal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zembal lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1998, in the United States, Zembal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zembal in 1954 was 34, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zembal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zembal 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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