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Zimbelman Family History

Zimbelman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a dulcimer player from Yiddish tsimbl ‘dulcimer’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Zimbelman family from?

You can see how Zimbelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimbelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zimbelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Zimbelman families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Zimbelman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zimbelman families in 1880.
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What did your Zimbelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zimbelman. 30% of Zimbelman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zimbelman women worked as a House Work.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zimbelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimbelman 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Zimbelman. 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 458 military records available for the last name Zimbelman. For the veterans among your Zimbelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimbelman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zimbelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Zimbelman in 1956 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

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