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Zinna Family History

Zinna Surname Meaning

Italian (southern):: from the feminine form of Zinno. alternatively a nickname from zinna ‘breast’.

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


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Where is the Zinna family from?

You can see how Zinna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinna family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Zinna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 7 Zinna families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zinna's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Zinna families in 1871.
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What did your Zinna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zinna. 36% of Zinna men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zinna women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zinna were Inspector and 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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Barber
    18%
  • Plumber
    12%
  • Inspector
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Nurse
    17%

What Zinna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Zinna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinna 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Zinna. 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 268 military records available for the last name Zinna. For the veterans among your Zinna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinna lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zinna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zinna in 1958 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zinna 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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