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Zemon Family History

Zemon 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: Lemon, Zeman, Memon, Zenon, Semon, Simon, Heron, Zeno, Leon, Neman

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Where is the Zemon family from?

You can see how Zemon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zemon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Zemon family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Zemon's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Zemon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemon 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 Zemon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zemon. 100% of Zemon 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Zemon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemon 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Zemon. 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 78 military records available for the last name Zemon. For the veterans among your Zemon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemon lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Zemon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zemon in 1950 was 49, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemon 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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