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Zinthefer Family History

Zinthefer 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: Ringhofer, Minteer, Winther, Ginther, Zinter, Winter, Kiefer, Minter

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Where is the Zinthefer family from?

You can see how Zinthefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinthefer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zinthefer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zinthefer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zinthefer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zinthefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zinthefer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zinthefer 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 Zinthefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinthefer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zinthefer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Zinthefer. For the veterans among your Zinthefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinthefer lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Zinthefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zinthefer in 1980 was 85, and 72 in 2003.

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