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Zemelman Family History

Zemelman 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: Perelman, Zeilman, Melman, Edelman, Zeeman, Zimbelman, Peelman

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Where is the Zemelman family from?

You can see how Zemelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zemelman family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zemelman's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Zemelman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Zemelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemelman 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Zemelman. 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 16 military records available for the last name Zemelman. For the veterans among your Zemelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemelman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Zemelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zemelman in 1974 was 71, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemelman 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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