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Zammit Family History

Zammit Name Meaning

Maltese and Italian (Sicily): nickname from Arabic zamīt ‘of serious disposition’.

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


Similar surnames: Zambito, Lammi, Sami, Sammet, Hammitt, Lamott, Cammisa, Zais, Amyot

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Where is the Zammit family from?

You can see how Zammit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zammit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Zammit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Zammit families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zammit's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Zammit families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zammit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zammit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fitters Labourer (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Zammit. 50% of Zammit men worked as a Fitters Labourer (heavy Worker) and 100% of Zammit women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fitters Labourer (heavy Worker)
    50%
  • Master Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Zammit. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Zammit. For the veterans among your Zammit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zammit lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Zammit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zammit in 1954 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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