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Zinkerman Family History

Zinkerman 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: Pinkerman, Kinderman, Ingerman, Zuckerman, Zukerman, Pinkelman

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Where is the Zinkerman family from?

You can see how Zinkerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinkerman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zinkerman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zinkerman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zinkerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zinkerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zinkerman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Zinkerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinkerman 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Zinkerman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zinkerman. For the veterans among your Zinkerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinkerman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Zinkerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zinkerman in 1972 was 60, and 87 in 2003.

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