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Zemby Family History

Zemby 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: Hemby, Zemba, Demby, Zerby, Temby, Remy, Demay, Hamby, Selby, Denby

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Where is the Zemby family from?

You can see how Zemby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zemby family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zemby's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zemby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemby 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 9 census records available for the last name Zemby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemby 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Zemby. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zemby. For the veterans among your Zemby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemby lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Zemby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zemby in 1953 was 48, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemby 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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