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Zemlick Family History

Zemlick 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: Zemlicka, Ellick, Sellick, Zulick, Zelnick, Remick, Eslick, Demick

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Where is the Zemlick family from?

You can see how Zemlick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemlick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zemlick family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zemlick's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Zemlick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemlick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zemlick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zemlick. 50% of Zemlick 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Zemlick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemlick 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Zemlick. 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 23 military records available for the last name Zemlick. For the veterans among your Zemlick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemlick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Zemlick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zemlick in 1962 was 70, and 83 in 1999.

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