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Zemelka Family History

Zemelka 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: Zelenka, Veselka, Melka, Zemel, Melia, Belka, Ramella, Perella, Zilka

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Where is the Zemelka family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemelka 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 Zemelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zemelka. 100% of Zemelka men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Zemelka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Zemelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemelka 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Zemelka. 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 44 military records available for the last name Zemelka. For the veterans among your Zemelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemelka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zemelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zemelka in 1962 was 75, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemelka 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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