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Ziner Family History

Ziner 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: Miner, Hiner, Zeiner, Finer, Viner, Zinser, Kiner, Piner, Zinner

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Where is the Ziner family from?

You can see how Ziner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Ziner families living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ziner's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Ziner families in 1880.
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What did your Ziner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziner. 45% of Ziner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ziner women worked as a Clerical Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziner were Salesman and Cook. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical Work
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ziner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziner 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Ziner. 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 205 military records available for the last name Ziner. For the veterans among your Ziner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ziner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ziner in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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