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Zempke Family History

Zempke 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: Zemke, Kempke, Lempke, Temple, Remke, Empie, Demske, Hemple, Kempker

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Where is the Zempke family from?

You can see how Zempke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zempke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zempke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zempke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Zempke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zempke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zempke 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 169 census records available for the last name Zempke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zempke 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Zempke. 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 31 military records available for the last name Zempke. For the veterans among your Zempke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zempke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1985, in the United States, Zempke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zempke in 1960 was 58, and 78 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zempke 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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