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Zembsch Family History

Zembsch 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: Zumbach, Deutsch, Huebsch, Rensch, Esch, Pesch, Lembeck, Masch

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Where is the Zembsch family from?

You can see how Zembsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zembsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zembsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Zembsch families living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zembsch's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Zembsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zembsch 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 Zembsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zembsch. 100% of Zembsch men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Zembsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Zembsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zembsch 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Zembsch. 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 205 military records available for the last name Zembsch. For the veterans among your Zembsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zembsch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Zembsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zembsch in 1962 was 50, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zembsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zembsch 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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