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Zinke Family History

Zinke Surname Meaning

German: variant of Zink.

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


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Where is the Zinke family from?

You can see how Zinke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Zinke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Zinke family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zinke's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Zinke families in 1891.
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What did your Zinke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zinke. 100% of Zinke 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Zinke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinke 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 Zinke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zinke. For the veterans among your Zinke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinke lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Zinke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zinke in 1949 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zinke 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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