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Zimansky Family History

Zimansky 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: Romansky, Umansky, Ziminski, Lansky, Romanski, Minsky, Osmanski

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Where is the Zimansky family from?

You can see how Zimansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimansky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zimansky family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zimansky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zimansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zimansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zimansky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zimansky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Zimansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimansky 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Zimansky. 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 35 military records available for the last name Zimansky. For the veterans among your Zimansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimansky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Zimansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zimansky in 1969 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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