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Zimniak Family History

Zimniak 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: Zitnik, Zink, Dimick, Lipnick, Winnick, Pozniak, Zima, Wozniak

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Where is the Zimniak family from?

You can see how Zimniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zimniak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zimniak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zimniak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Zimniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimniak 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Zimniak. 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 31 military records available for the last name Zimniak. For the veterans among your Zimniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimniak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Zimniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zimniak in 1968 was 79, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zimniak 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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