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Zome Family History

Zome 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: Tome, Dome, Rome, Zomer, Zone, Home, Dore, Loge, Rose, Noe

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Where is the Zome family from?

You can see how Zome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zome family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zome families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zome families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zome's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zome families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Zome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zome 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zome. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zome. For the veterans among your Zome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zome lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Zome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zome in 1993 was 78, and 80 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zome 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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