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Zirnheld Family History

Zirnheld 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: Zindel, Kornfeld, Zirkel, Dornfeld, Bernfeld, Birkhead, Zinnel

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Where is the Zirnheld family from?

You can see how Zirnheld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zirnheld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zirnheld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Zirnheld families living in Kentucky. This was about 82% of all the recorded Zirnheld's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Zirnheld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zirnheld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zirnheld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zirnheld. 60% of Zirnheld men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zirnheld women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Zirnheld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zirnheld 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Zirnheld. 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 153 military records available for the last name Zirnheld. For the veterans among your Zirnheld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zirnheld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zirnheld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zirnheld in 1963 was 55, and 90 in 2004.

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