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Ziemba Name Meaning

Polish: variant of Zięba (see Zieba ). This surname is also found among Rusyns (Lemkos).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Zieba, Zemba, Zera, Ziems, Ziemer, Zaremba, Zerba, Zieser, Zigman

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Where is the Ziemba family from?

You can see how Ziemba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziemba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 37 Ziemba families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Ziemba's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ziemba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziemba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ziemba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziemba. 31% of Ziemba men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Ziemba women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziemba were Janitor and Inspector. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Machinist
    4%
  • Janitor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    9%
  • Laborer
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Inspector
    5%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ziemba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziemba 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ziemba. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ziemba. For the veterans among your Ziemba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziemba lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ziemba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ziemba in 1947 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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