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Zaring Family History

Zaring Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Zähring: habitational name from a place called Zähringen (near Freiburg) or a nickname for someone who lived at the court of or had connections with the powerful dynasty of the Zähringers in southwestern Germany in the 17th century.

Its origins can be traced back to the geographical location of Zähringen, which highlights the significance of place in the development of surnames.

The Zähringer dynasty was influential during its time, marking a period of power and connection within the region.

This surname reflects the social standings and affiliations of individuals within historical contexts, emphasizing their ties to influential families.

Overall, the name Zähring encapsulates both geographical and social elements of German heritage during the 17th century.

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


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You can see how Zaring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaring family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zaring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Zaring families living in Kentucky. This was about 56% of all the recorded Zaring's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Zaring families in 1840.
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What did your Zaring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaring. 33% of Zaring men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Zaring women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zaring were Farm Laborer and Store Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • File Clerk
    10%
  • Store Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 157 immigration records available for the last name Zaring. 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 506 military records available for the last name Zaring. For the veterans among your Zaring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaring lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Zaring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zaring in 1953 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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