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Zamer Family History

Zamer 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: Hamer, Kamer, Ramer, Damer, Zager, Lamer, Zomer, Mamer, Zaher, Gamer

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Where is the Zamer family from?

You can see how Zamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zamer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zamer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Zamer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zamer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zamer. 100% of Zamer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Zamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zamer 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Zamer. 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 56 military records available for the last name Zamer. For the veterans among your Zamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zamer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zamer in 1963 was 53, and 62 in 2002.

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