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Zemter Family History

Zemter 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: Emter, Zeiter, Peter, Zehner, Setter, Zeller, Tester, Reuter, Ketter

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Where is the Zemter family from?

You can see how Zemter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zemter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zemter families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Zemter's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Zemter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemter 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 31 census records available for the last name Zemter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemter 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Zemter. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zemter. For the veterans among your Zemter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Zemter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zemter in 1965 was 54, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemter 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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