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Zimmeth Family History

Zimmeth 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: Zimmel, Kimmet, Zimet, Zimmer, Simmet, Zimmers, Wilmeth, Limmer

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Where is the Zimmeth family from?

You can see how Zimmeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimmeth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zimmeth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Zimmeth families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zimmeth's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zimmeth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zimmeth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zimmeth ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Zimmeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimmeth 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Zimmeth. 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 30 military records available for the last name Zimmeth. For the veterans among your Zimmeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimmeth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Zimmeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zimmeth in 1968 was 81, and 95 in 2003.

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