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Zinger Family History

Zinger Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Singer. Dutch: variant of Zanger.

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


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Where is the Zinger family from?

You can see how Zinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zinger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Zinger families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zinger's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Zinger families in 1891.
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What did your Zinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zinger. 28% of Zinger men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Zinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zinger were Proprietor and Salesgirl.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Salesgirl
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Zinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zinger. 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 509 military records available for the last name Zinger. For the veterans among your Zinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zinger in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zinger 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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