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Zemmelman Family History

Zemmelman 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: Zimbelman, Himmelman, Kimmelman, Lemmerman, Zimmerman, Kesselman

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Where is the Zemmelman family from?

You can see how Zemmelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemmelman family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Zemmelman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zemmelman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zemmelman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemmelman 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 32 census records available for the last name Zemmelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemmelman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Zemmelman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Zemmelman. For the veterans among your Zemmelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemmelman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Zemmelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zemmelman in 1968 was 82, and 90 in 2003.

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