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Zinck Family History

Zinck Surname Meaning

German: variant of Zink.

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


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Where is the Zinck family from?

You can see how Zinck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zinck families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Zinck families living in Cheshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Zinck's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Zinck families in 1891.
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What did your Zinck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zinck. 27% of Zinck men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Zinck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zinck were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Zinck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinck 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zinck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zinck. For the veterans among your Zinck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinck lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Zinck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zinck in 1940 was 34, and 84 in 2004.

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