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Zmek Family History

Zmek 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: Zeek, Zink, Mei, Mak, Mok, Kmet, Ames, Zook, Paek, Mew

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Where is the Zmek family from?

You can see how Zmek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zmek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zmek families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zmek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zmek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zmek 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 Zmek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zmek. 46% of Zmek men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Caretaker
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Zmek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Zmek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zmek 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Zmek. 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 38 military records available for the last name Zmek. For the veterans among your Zmek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zmek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Zmek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zmek in 1969 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zmek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zmek 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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