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Zimek Family History

Zimek 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: Ozimek, Zimet, Simek, Zidek, Zitek, Ziomek, Zink, Zima, Witek, Domek

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Where is the Zimek family from?

You can see how Zimek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zimek family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zimek's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Zimek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zimek 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 Zimek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zimek. 100% of Zimek women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Zimek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Zimek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimek 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Zimek. 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 52 military records available for the last name Zimek. For the veterans among your Zimek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zimek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zimek in 1962 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zimek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zimek 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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