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Zamek Family History

Zamek 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: Zarek, Zacek, Samek, James, Hamel, Camel, Hamer, Kamel, Panek, Kamen

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Where is the Zamek family from?

You can see how Zamek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zamek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Zamek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zamek family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zamek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zamek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zamek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zamek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zamek. 100% of Zamek women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Zamek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zamek 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Zamek. 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 40 military records available for the last name Zamek. For the veterans among your Zamek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zamek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zamek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zamek in 1965 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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