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Zinnecker Family History

Zinnecker Surname Meaning

German: probably a topographic name from Zinkecker for someone who lived at the corner of a craggy mountain side

from Middle High German zink(e) ‘crag peak’ + ecke ‘corner’.

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


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Where is the Zinnecker family from?

You can see how Zinnecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinnecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zinnecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Zinnecker families living in Michigan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Zinnecker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zinnecker families in 1880.
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What did your Zinnecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zinnecker. 38% of Zinnecker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Zinnecker women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zinnecker were Foreman and Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Barker
    38%
  • Foreman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Zinnecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Zinnecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinnecker 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Zinnecker. 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 416 military records available for the last name Zinnecker. For the veterans among your Zinnecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinnecker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zinnecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zinnecker in 1963 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

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