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Zematis Family History

Zematis 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: Zemaitis, Matis, Demaris, Manis, Martis, Stamatis, Debates, Malis

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Where is the Zematis family from?

You can see how Zematis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zematis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zematis families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zematis's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zematis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zematis 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 did your Zematis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zematis. 100% of Zematis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zematis women worked as a Proprietor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Zematis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Zematis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zematis 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Zematis. 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 48 military records available for the last name Zematis. For the veterans among your Zematis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zematis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1997, in the United States, Zematis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zematis in 1953 was 54, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zematis 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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