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Zindler Family History

Zindler Surname Meaning

German:: occupational name for a silk merchant, a variant of Zindel with the agent noun suffix -ler.

It refers to individuals engaged in the trade of silk.

Additionally, it can be a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Zindel.

Thus, it connects both to occupation and geographic origin.

This dual significance makes the name both a representation of trade and a link to one's place of residence.

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


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Where is the Zindler family from?

You can see how Zindler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zindler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zindler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 31 Zindler families living in Michigan. This was about 66% of all the recorded Zindler's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zindler families in 1880.
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What did your Zindler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zindler. 24% of Zindler men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Zindler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zindler were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Zindler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 959 census records available for the last name Zindler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zindler 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Zindler. 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 357 military records available for the last name Zindler. For the veterans among your Zindler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zindler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zindler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zindler in 1963 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zindler 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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