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Zimmerlin Family History

Zimmerlin 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: Zimmerli, Kimberlin, Zimmerle, Summerlin, Zimmerman, Zimmerlee

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Where is the Zimmerlin family from?

You can see how Zimmerlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimmerlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zimmerlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Zimmerlin families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Zimmerlin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zimmerlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zimmerlin 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 Zimmerlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zimmerlin. 100% of Zimmerlin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Zimmerlin women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Zimmerlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Zimmerlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimmerlin 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Zimmerlin. 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 120 military records available for the last name Zimmerlin. For the veterans among your Zimmerlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimmerlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zimmerlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zimmerlin in 1963 was 83, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zimmerlin 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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