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Zembar Family History

Zembar 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, Demar, Gemar, Debar, Pember, Zeman, Semar, Zegar, Gombar

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Where is the Zembar family from?

You can see how Zembar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zembar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zembar family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zembar's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Zembar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zembar 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 38 census records available for the last name Zembar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zembar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Zembar. 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 20 military records available for the last name Zembar. For the veterans among your Zembar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zembar lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Zembar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zembar in 1981 was 77, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zembar 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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