This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Zembrzuski family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Zembrzuski Family History

Zembrzuski 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: Zebrowski, Zebroski, Dembinski, Dombrowski, Dembowski, Zamorski

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Zembrzuski family from?

You can see how Zembrzuski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zembrzuski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zembrzuski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Zembrzuski's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Zembrzuski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zembrzuski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Zembrzuski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zembrzuski. 33% of Zembrzuski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zembrzuski women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zembrzuski were Machinist and Waitress.

View Census Data for Zembrzuski | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Zembrzuski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Zembrzuski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zembrzuski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Zembrzuski

Passenger Lists

There are 232 immigration records available for the last name Zembrzuski. 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.

View all Zembrzuski immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 119 military records available for the last name Zembrzuski. For the veterans among your Zembrzuski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Zembrzuski military records

You've only scratched the surface of Zembrzuski family history

Discover More

What is the average Zembrzuski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zembrzuski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Zembrzuski in 1962 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zembrzuski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zembrzuski 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zembrzuski family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial