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Zingler Family History

Zingler Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived close to a city wall from Middle High German zingel ‘belt’ (from Latin cingula)

the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

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


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Where is the Zingler family from?

You can see how Zingler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zingler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zingler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Zingler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zingler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zingler families in 1891.
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What did your Zingler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zingler. 100% of Zingler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zingler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zingler 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Zingler. 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 959 military records available for the last name Zingler. For the veterans among your Zingler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zingler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zingler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zingler in 1956 was 28, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zingler 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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