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Zirin Family History

Zirin 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: Zarin, Marin, Tarin, Brin, Merin, Zorn, Mirkin, Turin, Kirn, Morin

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Where is the Zirin family from?

You can see how Zirin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zirin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zirin families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zirin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zirin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zirin 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 Zirin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zirin. 67% of Zirin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Zirin women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

What Zirin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Zirin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zirin 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Zirin. 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 39 military records available for the last name Zirin. For the veterans among your Zirin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zirin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Zirin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zirin in 1951 was 44, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zirin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zirin 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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