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Zemler Family History

Zemler 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: Zeller, Demler, Semler, Emler, Kemler, Zeiler, Hemler, Lemler, Zehler

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Where is the Zemler family from?

You can see how Zemler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zemler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zemler families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Zemler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zemler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Zemler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemler 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Zemler. 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 29 military records available for the last name Zemler. For the veterans among your Zemler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Zemler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zemler in 1969 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemler 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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