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Zinnie Family History

Zinnie 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: Winnie, Minnie, Finnie, Zinni, Kinnie, Binnie, Rinne, Finne, Kinne

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Where is the Zinnie family from?

You can see how Zinnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinnie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zinnie families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Zinnie families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zinnie's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zinnie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zinnie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zinnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zinnie. 37% of Zinnie men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Barber
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Zinnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinnie 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Zinnie. 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 56 military records available for the last name Zinnie. For the veterans among your Zinnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinnie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zinnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zinnie in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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