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Zembik Family History

Zembik 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: Dembek, Zemba, Zombek, Kemble, Demark, Lesnik, Remis, Bobik, Lembeck

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Where is the Zembik family from?

You can see how Zembik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zembik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zembik families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zembik's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zembik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zembik 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 Zembik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zembik. 100% of Zembik men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Zembik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Zembik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zembik 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Zembik. 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 42 military records available for the last name Zembik. For the veterans among your Zembik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zembik lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Zembik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zembik in 1974 was 57, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zembik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zembik 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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