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Zemka Family History

Zemka 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: Zemba, Zemke, Zema, Belka, Zima, Berka, Zika, Kempa, Zilka, Demko

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Where is the Zemka family from?

You can see how Zemka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zemka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Zemka families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zemka's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Zemka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemka 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 Zemka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zemka. 100% of Zemka women worked as a Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Zemka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Zemka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemka 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Zemka. 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 22 military records available for the last name Zemka. For the veterans among your Zemka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zemka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zemka in 1968 was 86, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zemka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemka 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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