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Zinstein Family History

Zinstein 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: Einstein, Weinstein, Kirstein, Zumstein, Ornstein, Milstein, Arnstein

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Where is the Zinstein family from?

You can see how Zinstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zinstein family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zinstein's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Zinstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zinstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Zinstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinstein 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Zinstein. 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 34 military records available for the last name Zinstein. For the veterans among your Zinstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinstein lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Zinstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zinstein in 1989 was 93, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zinstein 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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