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Zamay Family History

Zamay 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: Zaman, Lamay, May, Sama, Damas, Kamal, Zara, Jamar, Demay, Rama

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Where is the Zamay family from?

You can see how Zamay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zamay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zamay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zamay family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zamay's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Zamay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zamay 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 26 census records available for the last name Zamay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zamay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zamay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zamay. For the veterans among your Zamay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zamay lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Zamay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Zamay in 1971 was 61, and 85 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zamay 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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