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Zinninger Family History

Zinninger 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: Wenninger, Infinger, Henninger, Kinsinger, Penninger, Benninger

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Where is the Zinninger family from?

You can see how Zinninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinninger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zinninger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Zinninger families living in Ohio. This was about 94% of all the recorded Zinninger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zinninger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zinninger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zinninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zinninger. 43% of Zinninger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zinninger women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Farm Helper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Zinninger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Zinninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinninger 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Zinninger. 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 113 military records available for the last name Zinninger. For the veterans among your Zinninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinninger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zinninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zinninger in 1962 was 89, and 69 in 2004.

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