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Zembruski Family History

Zembruski 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: Zebroski, Dembinski, Zebrowski, Dembowski, Zamorski, Dembski, Bruski

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Where is the Zembruski family from?

You can see how Zembruski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zembruski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zembruski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Zembruski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zembruski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zembruski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zembruski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zembruski. 45% of Zembruski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zembruski women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zembruski were Moulder 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Moulder
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Bench Worker
    23%
  • Inspector
    23%
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Zembruski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zembruski 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 Zembruski. 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 191 military records available for the last name Zembruski. For the veterans among your Zembruski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zembruski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zembruski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zembruski in 1965 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

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