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Zimminger Family History

Zimminger 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: Hemminger, Emminger, Dillinger, Fillinger, Ridinger, Gittinger

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Where is the Zimminger family from?

You can see how Zimminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimminger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zimminger families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zimminger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Zimminger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zimminger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Zimminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimminger 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zimminger. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zimminger. For the veterans among your Zimminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zimminger 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zimminger

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