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Zamjahn Family History

Zamjahn 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: Zaman, Damian, Hammann, Aman, Raman, Ammann, Dammann, Rajan, Hamdan

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Where is the Zamjahn family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zamjahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zamjahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zamjahn. 50% of Zamjahn men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Zamjahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zamjahn 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zamjahn. 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 39 military records available for the last name Zamjahn. For the veterans among your Zamjahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zamjahn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zamjahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zamjahn in 1963 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

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