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Zimmann Family History

Zimmann 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: Ziemann, Hammann, Ammann, Dammann, Zinman, Wiemann, Riemann, Zisman

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Where is the Zimmann family from?

You can see how Zimmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Zimmann families living in Minnesota. This was about 45% of all the recorded Zimmann's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zimmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zimmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zimmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Zimmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimmann 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Zimmann. 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 29 military records available for the last name Zimmann. For the veterans among your Zimmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimmann lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Zimmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zimmann in 1978 was 79, and 101 in 2001.

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