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Zein Family History

Zein Surname Meaning

South German: metonymic occupational name from Middle High German zein ‘rod iron’ for a forger or from Middle High German zeine ‘(small) basket’ (zeinen) for a basket weaver.

See also Zeiner. Arabic: variant of Zain. It is found among both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Zein family from?

You can see how Zein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Zein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Zein families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zein's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Zein families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zein 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 Zein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zein. 42% of Zein men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zein women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zein were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Foreman
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Zein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Zein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zein 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Zein. 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 177 military records available for the last name Zein. For the veterans among your Zein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Zein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zein in 1966 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zein 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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