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Zeiner Name Meaning

South German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German zeinen ‘to forge (iron)’ also ‘to weave basketwork’ (from Middle High German zein ‘cane rod tine’) hence an occupational name for a smith or a basket maker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Seiner, Zehner, Feiner, Zeiger, Zenner, Reiner, Zeier, Zeiler, Geiger

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Where is the Zeiner family from?

You can see how Zeiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeiner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zeiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Zeiner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeiner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zeiner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeiner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zeiner. 100% of Zeiner women worked as a Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zeiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeiner 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 686 immigration records available for the last name Zeiner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 977 military records available for the last name Zeiner. For the veterans among your Zeiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeiner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zeiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zeiner in 1958 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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