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Zamperini Family History

Zamperini 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: Pamperin, Zampini, Gasperini, Samperi, Camerino, Zampino, Ballerini

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Where is the Zamperini family from?

You can see how Zamperini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zamperini family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zamperini families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Zamperini families living in Rhode Island. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zamperini's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Zamperini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zamperini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zamperini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zamperini. 50% of Zamperini 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
    50%
  • Coal Miner
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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What Zamperini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Zamperini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zamperini 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Zamperini. 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 124 military records available for the last name Zamperini. For the veterans among your Zamperini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zamperini lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zamperini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zamperini in 1964 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

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