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Zemble Family History

Zemble 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: Kemble, Pemble, Temple, Kimble, Humble, Wimble, Womble, Amble, Weible

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Where is the Zemble family from?

You can see how Zemble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemble family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zemble family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zemble's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Zemble families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemble surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zemble ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zemble ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Zemble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemble 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Zemble. 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 28 military records available for the last name Zemble. For the veterans among your Zemble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemble lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zemble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zemble in 1963 was 77, and 66 in 2004.

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