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Zame Family History

Zame 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: Dame, Game, Zane, Lame, Zale, Bame, Ham, Ram, Gale, Hale

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Where is the Zame family from?

You can see how Zame families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zame family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Zame families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Zame families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Zame's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Zame families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zame 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 280 census records available for the last name Zame. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zame 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Zame. 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 30 military records available for the last name Zame. For the veterans among your Zame ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zame lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Zame life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zame in 1967 was 76, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zame 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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