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Zamore Family History

Zamore 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: Amore, Lamore, Zamora, More, Amor, Barmore, Amory, Haymore, Patmore

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Where is the Zamore family from?

You can see how Zamore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zamore family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zamore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zamore families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zamore's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zamore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zamore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zamore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zamore. 24% of Zamore men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zamore women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Lawyer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Zamore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Zamore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zamore 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Zamore. 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 85 military records available for the last name Zamore. For the veterans among your Zamore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zamore lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zamore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zamore in 1960 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zamore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zamore 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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