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Zemyan Family History

Zemyan 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: Demyan, Zeman, Neman, Zaman, Deman, Beman, Zemba, Seman, Zeeman

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Where is the Zemyan family from?

You can see how Zemyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemyan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zemyan family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zemyan's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Zemyan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Zemyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemyan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Zemyan. 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 33 military records available for the last name Zemyan. For the veterans among your Zemyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemyan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Zemyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zemyan in 1975 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemyan 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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