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Zemet Family History

Zemet 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: Zeimet, Zimet, Nemet, Zemel, Nemec, Kmet, Remer, Zeier, Nemes, Remes

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Where is the Zemet family from?

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

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

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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

  • Bartender
    100%

What Zemet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Zemet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemet 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Zemet. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zemet. For the veterans among your Zemet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemet lifespan?

Average Zemet life expectancy in 2003 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemet 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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