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Zember Family History

Zember 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: Pember, Sember, Felber, Zehner, Zeller, Kamber, Imber, Eber, Beaber

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Where is the Zember family from?

You can see how Zember families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zember family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zember families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zember family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Zember's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Zember families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zember 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 Zember ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zember. 54% of Zember men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zember women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zember were Oysterman and Sewing Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Packer
    16%
  • Waiter
    16%
  • Oysterman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    34%

What Zember family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Zember. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zember 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Zember. 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 345 military records available for the last name Zember. For the veterans among your Zember ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zember lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Zember life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zember in 1954 was 69, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zember 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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