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Zemont Family History

Zemont 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: Lemont, Demont, Mont, Lemon, Lamont, Dement, Fremont, Zeman, Belmont

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Where is the Zemont family from?

You can see how Zemont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemont family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zemont families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zemont's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zemont families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemont 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 60 census records available for the last name Zemont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemont 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Zemont. 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 15 military records available for the last name Zemont. For the veterans among your Zemont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemont lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zemont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zemont in 1964 was 68, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemont 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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