Zembroń - Our History

Origins

Families with the surname Zembroń from around the world have been contacted and asked to share their personal stories and family histories. These families have been traced back to the Polish city of Rzeszów or nearby towns such as Łańcut, Przeworsk, Tyczyn, Wysoka, and others.

The earliest known and verified ancestor is Tomasz Zembroń (1746-1806), who also lived in this region. The current goal is to reconnect and unite all Zembroń families back to Tomasz, and potentially even further, in order to construct an extensive family tree and prove that all individuals with this surname share a common origin, regardless of where they live today.

Many of the early Zembroń families worked as weavers (Tkaczy), producing fabrics used for bedding, clothing, towels, and similar items. Others were farmers, cultivating fresh produce to sell in the local area.

The following Facebook post and YouTube video showcase the traditional crafts and work of the Zembroń families.

Countries

The surname Zembroń is most prevalent in Poland, though it can also be found in various other countries. To date, all the families that have been examined, trace their ancestry back to the same Polish city or one of the towns nearby.

Australia

1 family member, split off from the German family in 2006.

Brazil

1 family, details are still being assessed.

Germany

1 family, moved 1981 from Poland. Later, 1 member split off in 2006 and moved to Australia.

Peru

1 person whose great-grandfather relocated from Poland due to unknown family circumstances or relationships.

Philippines

1 newborn child, found near a hospital with a name tag bearing the name Zembroń. The details are still under investigation.

Spain

3 families, some born as early as 1693. The details are still under investigation.

Sweden

1 family who survived the Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Germany during World War II. They were rescued by a Swedish aid organization and relocated to Sweden.

United Kingdom

At least 3 families who all came from Poland. Some were sent to the UK by the Polish Army during World War II. Other relatives later joined them in the UK.

USA

At least 7 families whose ancestors all originated from Poland. They traveled on passenger ships from Europe to New York City between 1900 and 1910 in search of a better life and eventually settled in various states, including Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Theory

The surname Zembroń may have originated from one of the children of Abraham, a figure from the Old Testament (Genesis 25:2). The name appears with slight variations in different languages and texts. While this theory remains unproven and is difficult to verify, it is currently the only theory available regarding the name's origin.

New international version

"Abraham took another wife, whose name was Keturah. She bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak and Shuah."

Latin Vulgate version

"Abraham vero aliam duxit uxorem nomine Cetthuram. Quae peperit ei Zamram et Iexan et Madan et Madian et Iesboch et Sue."

Septuagint version

"And Abraam again took a wife, whose name was Chettura. And she bore to him Zombran, and Jezan, and Madal, and Madiam, and Jesboc, and Soie."

The Antiquities of the Jews (English version by Flavius Josephus, 1670)

"Abraham after this married Keturah, by whom six sons were born to him, men of courage, and of sagacious minds: Zambran, and Jazar, and Madan, and Madian, and Josabak, and Sous."

Histoire de la guerre des Iuifs contre les Romains (Original version by Flavius Josephus, 1670)

About

My name is Alex Zembroń, and I am the creator and owner of this website. Like many of us, I was born in Poland, but I grew up in Germany and later moved to Australia, where I currently live and work as a genealogist. I speak Polish, German, and English (my preferred language). I have been researching the history of the surname Zembroń for over 35 years. As a young boy, I began asking my grandparents about our family history, taking notes on a large sheet of paper. Over time, my research transitioned to the internet, where I reached out to families both locally and abroad to uncover connections. I also obtained microfilms of historical Church Records from Poland, which I continue to study today.

I possess the largest collection of Zembroń family trees worldwide, most of which are part of an extensive super family tree on MyHeritage.com, containing over 5700 individuals. I have access to numerous historical archives and databases to support my ongoing research. My ultimate goal is to prove that all Zembroń families worldwide are connected. However, time is running out, and each year, valuable information is lost as family members pass away. Today, many descendants lack the passion, skills, or time to build their family trees. I hope this website will inspire more individuals to assist me in my research. The best way to stay updated on major developments is through Facebook, but I can also be reached via the contact form below.

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