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Zemlak Family History

Zemlak 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: Sedlak, Zelek, Pelak, Selak, Zeman, Zemba, Belak, Zema, Zellar, Zella

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Where is the Zemlak family from?

You can see how Zemlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemlak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zemlak family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zemlak's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Zemlak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemlak 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 Zemlak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Dishwasher
    100%

What Zemlak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Zemlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemlak 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Zemlak. 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 Zemlak. For the veterans among your Zemlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemlak lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Zemlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zemlak in 1976 was 77, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zemlak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemlak 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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