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Zimbrick Family History

Zimbrick 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: Limbrick, Bambrick, Limerick, Hambrick, Brick, Dimick, Dimmick

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Where is the Zimbrick family from?

You can see how Zimbrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimbrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zimbrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Zimbrick families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zimbrick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zimbrick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zimbrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zimbrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zimbrick. 36% of Zimbrick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zimbrick women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Hired Man
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Zimbrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Zimbrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimbrick 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Zimbrick. 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 48 military records available for the last name Zimbrick. For the veterans among your Zimbrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimbrick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zimbrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zimbrick in 1964 was 83, and 82 in 2003.

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