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Zinge Family History

Zinge 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: Linge, Winge, Minge, Ringe, Inge, Zinger, Zingg, Zinke, Linde, Klinge

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Where is the Zinge family from?

You can see how Zinge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinge family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zinge families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zinge's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zinge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zinge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zinge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zinge. 100% of Zinge men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Zinge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinge 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Zinge. 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 18 military records available for the last name Zinge. For the veterans among your Zinge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinge lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Zinge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zinge in 1974 was 31, and 59 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zinge 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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