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Zingsheim Family History

Zingsheim Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from an area in Euskirchen near Cologne.

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


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Where is the Zingsheim family from?

You can see how Zingsheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zingsheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zingsheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Zingsheim families living in Wisconsin. This was about 51% of all the recorded Zingsheim's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zingsheim families in 1880.
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What did your Zingsheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zingsheim. 20% of Zingsheim men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Zingsheim women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zingsheim were Farmer and Helper.

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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
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Helper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zingsheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zingsheim 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Zingsheim. 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 190 military records available for the last name Zingsheim. For the veterans among your Zingsheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zingsheim lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Zingsheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Zingsheim in 1954 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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