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Zamler Family History

Zamler 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: Kamler, Zahler, Ramler, Hamler, Waller, Galler, Hamer, Kapler, Zeller

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Where is the Zamler family from?

You can see how Zamler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zamler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zamler family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zamler's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zamler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zamler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zamler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zamler. 60% of Zamler men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Painter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Zamler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zamler 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Zamler. 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 18 military records available for the last name Zamler. For the veterans among your Zamler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zamler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Zamler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zamler in 1966 was 52, and 71 in 2001.

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