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Zaininger Family History

Zaininger Surname 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: Weininger, Heininger, Meininger, Reininger, Deininger, Wanninger

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Where is the Zaininger family from?

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

In 1940, Retail Dealer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zaininger. 100% of Zaininger men worked as a Retail Dealer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Retail Dealer
    100%

What Zaininger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Zaininger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaininger 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Zaininger. 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 36 military records available for the last name Zaininger. For the veterans among your Zaininger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaininger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Zaininger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zaininger in 1970 was 49, and 96 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zaininger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaininger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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