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Zimbal Family History

Zimbal 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: Zima, Gimbel, Zimmel, Zimpel, Iqbal, Kimball, Zieba, Sibal, Zemba

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Where is the Zimbal family from?

You can see how Zimbal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimbal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zimbal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Zimbal families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zimbal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zimbal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zimbal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zimbal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zimbal. 100% of Zimbal men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Zimbal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimbal 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Zimbal. 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 119 military records available for the last name Zimbal. For the veterans among your Zimbal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimbal lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Zimbal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zimbal in 1961 was 77, and 101 in 2001.

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