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Zimberg Family History

Zimberg 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: Limberg, Imber, Amberg, Silberg, Limburg, Lemberg, Milberg, Kimber

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Where is the Zimberg family from?

You can see how Zimberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zimberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Zimberg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zimberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zimberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zimberg 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 Zimberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Peddler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zimberg. 19% of Zimberg men worked as a Peddler.

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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

  • Peddler
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

What Zimberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Zimberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimberg 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Zimberg. 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 153 military records available for the last name Zimberg. For the veterans among your Zimberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimberg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Zimberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zimberg in 1957 was 29, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zimberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zimberg 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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