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Zemmer Family History

Zemmer 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: Emmer, Kemmer, Lemmer, Memmer, Zimmer, Hemmer, Demmer, Gemmer, Zeamer

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Where is the Zemmer family from?

You can see how Zemmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zemmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Zemmer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zemmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zemmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemmer 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 Zemmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zemmer. 19% of Zemmer men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Zemmer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zemmer were Clerk and Cashier.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Cashier
    10%

What Zemmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zemmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemmer 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Zemmer. 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 156 military records available for the last name Zemmer. For the veterans among your Zemmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zemmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zemmer in 1963 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemmer 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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