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Zahnzinger Family History

Zahnzinger 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: Zahniser, Matzinger, Wenzinger, Fatzinger, Benzinger, Zwanziger

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Zahnzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zahnzinger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Zahnzinger. 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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There are 18 military records available for the last name Zahnzinger. For the veterans among your Zahnzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zahnzinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Zahnzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zahnzinger in 1963 was 69, and 69 in 1994.

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