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Zamiska Family History

Zamiska Name 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: Miska, Ziska, Camisa, Zawisza, Kaminska, Laska, Zaleski, Kamiya

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Where is the Zamiska family from?

You can see how Zamiska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zamiska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Zamiska families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Zamiska's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zamiska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zamiska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zamiska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zamiska. 21% of Zamiska men worked as a Miner and 50% of Zamiska women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zamiska were Machinist and Typist. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Waiter
    13%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Typist
    50%
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What Zamiska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Zamiska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zamiska 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Zamiska. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 107 military records available for the last name Zamiska. For the veterans among your Zamiska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zamiska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zamiska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zamiska in 1964 was 49, and 66 in 2004.

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