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Zamas Family History

Zamas 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: Damas, Zaman, Zayas, Lamas, Tamas, James, Karas, Vadas, Amos, Maras

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Where is the Zamas family from?

You can see how Zamas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zamas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zamas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zamas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zamas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zamas 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 69 census records available for the last name Zamas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zamas 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Zamas. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zamas. For the veterans among your Zamas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zamas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Zamas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zamas in 1965 was 76, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zamas 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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