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Zemmel Family History

Zemmel 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: Zimmel, Semmel, Gemmel, Remmel, Emmel, Zemel, Zempel, Hummel, Himmel

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Where is the Zemmel family from?

You can see how Zemmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemmel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Zemmel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Zemmel family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zemmel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Zemmel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemmel 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 Zemmel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Raincoat Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zemmel. 50% of Zemmel women worked as a Raincoat Machinist.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Raincoat Machinist
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Zemmel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Zemmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemmel 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Zemmel. 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 24 military records available for the last name Zemmel. For the veterans among your Zemmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemmel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Zemmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zemmel in 1972 was 71, and 76 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemmel 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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