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Zinkus Family History

Zinkus 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: Minkus, Pinkus, Rinkus, Zink, Mikus, Wirkus, Pinks, Pincus, Pinkos

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Where is the Zinkus family from?

You can see how Zinkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zinkus families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Zinkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zinkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zinkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zinkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zinkus. 43% of Zinkus men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    43%
  • Fireman
    29%
  • Miner
    29%

What Zinkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Zinkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinkus 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Zinkus. 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 47 military records available for the last name Zinkus. For the veterans among your Zinkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinkus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zinkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zinkus in 1961 was 49, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zinkus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zinkus 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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