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Zimba Family History

Zimba 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: Zima, Zieba, Zemba, Ziemba, Riba, Zika, Zia, Zilka, Lima, Dziuba

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Where is the Zimba family from?

You can see how Zimba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zimba families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Zimba's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zimba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zimba 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 Zimba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zimba. 59% of Zimba men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Zimba women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zimba were Labor and Operator.

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Waitress
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Operator
    19%

What Zimba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zimba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimba 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Zimba. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 282 military records available for the last name Zimba. For the veterans among your Zimba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimba lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zimba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zimba in 1962 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zimba 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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