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Zemach Family History

Zemach 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: Mach, Reach, Leach, Beach, Delach, Peach, Zach, Zeman, Teach, Zech

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Where is the Zemach family from?

You can see how Zemach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zemach family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zemach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zemach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Zemach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Zemach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemach 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Zemach. 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 15 military records available for the last name Zemach. For the veterans among your Zemach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Zemach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zemach in 1964 was 86, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zemach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemach 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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