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Zin Family History

Zin Surname Meaning

Burmese: from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name possibly from the name tha-zin for a kind of orchid revered as Burmese national flower.

— Note: Since Burmese do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Arabic (Maghreb and Egypt): unexplained.

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


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You can see how Zin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Zin family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Zin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Zin families in 1911.
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What did your Zin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zin. 67% of Zin men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Gardener
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 470 immigration records available for the last name Zin. 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 818 military records available for the last name Zin. For the veterans among your Zin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zin in 1955 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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