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Zemlyn Family History

Zemlyn 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: Zeman, Hamlyn, Zeglin, Lemly, Berlin, Melin, Ellen, Zeller, Newlin

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemlyn 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 13 census records available for the last name Zemlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemlyn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zemlyn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zemlyn. For the veterans among your Zemlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemlyn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Zemlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zemlyn in 1965 was 73, and 81 in 1996.

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