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Zemlan Family History

Zemlan 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: Zeman, Neman, Belan, Selan, Keelan, Zaman, Deman, Beman, Demyan

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Where is the Zemlan family from?

You can see how Zemlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemlan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zemlan family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zemlan's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Zemlan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemlan 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 14 census records available for the last name Zemlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemlan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Zemlan. 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 Zemlan. For the veterans among your Zemlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemlan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Zemlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zemlan in 1969 was 64, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemlan 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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