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Zam Family History

Zam 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: Ham, Ram, Nam, Kam, Zak, Lam, Sam, Cam, Dam, Zar

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Where is the Zam family from?

You can see how Zam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Zam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Zam families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zam's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Zam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zam. 24% of Zam men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zam 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Zam. 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 950 military records available for the last name Zam. For the veterans among your Zam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zam in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2002.

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