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Zimpleman Family History

Zimpleman 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: Templeman, Appleman, Riggleman, Zillman, Zimbelman, Wileman, Bidleman

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Where is the Zimpleman family from?

You can see how Zimpleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimpleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zimpleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Zimpleman families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zimpleman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zimpleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zimpleman 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 Zimpleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zimpleman. 50% of Zimpleman men worked as a 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Zimpleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Zimpleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimpleman 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Zimpleman. 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 62 military records available for the last name Zimpleman. For the veterans among your Zimpleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimpleman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Zimpleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zimpleman in 1956 was 44, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zimpleman 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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