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Zammar Family History

Zammar 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: Hammar, Ammar, Hammer, Jamar, Parmar, Amar, Zalar, Kammer, Tammaro

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Where is the Zammar family from?

You can see how Zammar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zammar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zammar family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zammar's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Zammar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zammar 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 46 census records available for the last name Zammar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zammar 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Zammar. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zammar. For the veterans among your Zammar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zammar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Zammar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zammar in 1975 was 64, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zammar 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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