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Zincke Family History

Zincke 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: Zinke, Fincke, Zinck, Zink, Reincke, Zierke, Zieske, Dicke, Wince

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Where is the Zincke family from?

You can see how Zincke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zincke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zincke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Zincke families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Zincke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zincke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zincke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zincke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zincke. 34% of Zincke men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Farmer Labor
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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What Zincke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Zincke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zincke 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Zincke. 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 522 military records available for the last name Zincke. For the veterans among your Zincke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zincke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Zincke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zincke in 1956 was 74, and 58 in 2003.

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