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Zanin Family History

Zanin Surname Meaning

Italian: from a derivative of Zani.

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


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Where is the Zanin family from?

You can see how Zanin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zanin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zanin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Zanin families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zanin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zanin families in 1891.
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What did your Zanin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zanin. 47% of Zanin men worked as a Miner and 100% of Zanin women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Miner
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Accountant
    16%
  • Contractor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Zanin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zanin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanin 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Zanin. 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 226 military records available for the last name Zanin. For the veterans among your Zanin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zanin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zanin in 1960 was 51, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zanin 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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