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Zainer Family History

Zainer 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: Zauner, Wainer, Zeiner, Zaiser, Zaiger, Mainer, Hainer, Rainer

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Where is the Zainer family from?

You can see how Zainer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zainer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zainer families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Zainer's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Zainer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zainer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zainer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zainer. 100% of Zainer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zainer women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Zainer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zainer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Zainer. 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 72 military records available for the last name Zainer. For the veterans among your Zainer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zainer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Zainer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zainer in 1959 was 49, and 79 in 2002.

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