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Zinsman Family History

Zinsman 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: Tinsman, Zinman, Kinsman, Zisman, Kinman, Inman, Ingman, Lisman

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Where is the Zinsman family from?

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

What did your Zinsman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zinsman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Zinsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinsman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Zinsman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Zinsman. For the veterans among your Zinsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinsman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Zinsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zinsman in 1966 was 66, and 61 in 1999.

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