Zemp Surname Meaning & Zemp Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Zemp family from?

You can see how Zemp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zemp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zemp family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Zemp's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Zemp families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemp 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 862 census records available for the last name Zemp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemp 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Zemp. 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 96 military records available for the last name Zemp. For the veterans among your Zemp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemp lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zemp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zemp in 1955 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

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