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Zinga Family History

Zinga 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: Minga, Zinda, Inga, Zinna, Zingg, Dinga, King, Ling, Ying, Zink

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Where is the Zinga family from?

You can see how Zinga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zinga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zinga family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zinga's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zinga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zinga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zinga ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Zinga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinga 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Zinga. 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 64 military records available for the last name Zinga. For the veterans among your Zinga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zinga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zinga in 1963 was 48, and 56 in 2002.

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