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Zeemer Family History

Zeemer 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: Deemer, Beemer, Zeamer, Ziemer, Zelmer, Elmer, Zehner, Zeller, Helmer

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Where is the Zeemer family from?

You can see how Zeemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeemer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zeemer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeemer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zeemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeemer 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 102 census records available for the last name Zeemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeemer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zeemer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Zeemer. For the veterans among your Zeemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeemer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Zeemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Zeemer in 1965 was 89, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeemer 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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