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Zimney Family History

Zimney Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Zimny.

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


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Where is the Zimney family from?

You can see how Zimney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zimney families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Zimney's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zimney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zimney 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 Zimney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zimney. 36% of Zimney men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Zimney women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zimney were Clerk and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Zimney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Zimney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimney 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Zimney. 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 127 military records available for the last name Zimney. For the veterans among your Zimney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Zimney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zimney in 1960 was 68, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zimney 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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