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Zinkin Family History

Zinkin 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: Dinkin, Zipkin, Minkin, Ziskin, Zink, Hankin, Mirkin, Itkin, Simkin

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Where is the Zinkin family from?

You can see how Zinkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zinkin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zinkin families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Zinkin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zinkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zinkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zinkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zinkin. 100% of Zinkin women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Zinkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinkin 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Zinkin. 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 54 military records available for the last name Zinkin. For the veterans among your Zinkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinkin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zinkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zinkin in 1966 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

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