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Zemmin Family History

Zemmin 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: Demmin, Hemming, Lemming, Zeldin, Lemmen, Demain, Zeman, Temkin

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Where is the Zemmin family from?

You can see how Zemmin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemmin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zemmin family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zemmin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zemmin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemmin 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 63 census records available for the last name Zemmin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemmin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zemmin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Zemmin. For the veterans among your Zemmin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemmin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Zemmin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zemmin in 1975 was 78, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemmin 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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