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Zinsmaster Family History

Zinsmaster 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: Zinsmeister, Master, Lancaster, Finster, Winchester, Doncaster

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Where is the Zinsmaster family from?

You can see how Zinsmaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinsmaster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zinsmaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Zinsmaster families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Zinsmaster's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zinsmaster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zinsmaster 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 Zinsmaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zinsmaster. 45% of Zinsmaster men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zinsmaster women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Fireman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Zinsmaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Zinsmaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinsmaster 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Zinsmaster. 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 102 military records available for the last name Zinsmaster. For the veterans among your Zinsmaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinsmaster lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Zinsmaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zinsmaster in 1962 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zinsmaster 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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