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Zeames Family History

Zeames 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: Eames, Reames, Zeamer, Beames, James, Hermes, Ames, Nemes, Eakes

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Where is the Zeames family from?

You can see how Zeames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeames family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeames family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeames's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Zeames families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeames 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 32 census records available for the last name Zeames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeames 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 Zeames. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zeames. For the veterans among your Zeames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeames lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Zeames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zeames in 1971 was 85, and 92 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeames 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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