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Zimnowski Family History

Zimnowski 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: Zdanowski, Zarnowski, Tarnowski, Zborowski, Ziolkowski, Kijowski

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Zimnowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimnowski 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Zimnowski. 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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There are 22 military records available for the last name Zimnowski. For the veterans among your Zimnowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimnowski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Zimnowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Zimnowski in 1970 was 89, and 79 in 2004.

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