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Zempkey Family History

Zempkey 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: Dempsey, Empey, Kempker, Zemke, Kempke, Lempke, Zempel, Kempkes

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Where is the Zempkey family from?

You can see how Zempkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zempkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zempkey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Zempkey family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zempkey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zempkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zempkey 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 9 census records available for the last name Zempkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zempkey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Zempkey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zempkey. For the veterans among your Zempkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zempkey lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Zempkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zempkey in 1991 was 91, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zempkey 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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