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Zamzow Family History

Zamzow Name Meaning

German: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Zahnow, Damrow, Ramlow, Zachow, Rambow, Carow, Barkow, Salow, Paetow

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Where is the Zamzow family from?

You can see how Zamzow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zamzow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zamzow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Zamzow families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zamzow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zamzow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zamzow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zamzow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zamzow. 54% of Zamzow men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Zamzow women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zamzow were Orchardist and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Orchardist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zamzow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zamzow 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Zamzow. 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 524 military records available for the last name Zamzow. For the veterans among your Zamzow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zamzow lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zamzow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zamzow in 1955 was 63, and 68 in 2004.

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