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Zinter Family History

Zinter Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name from Bavarian zint ‘mountain peak crag’ for someone who lived near one (Zinterhof).

It can also be derived from Middle High German sinter ‘cinders’, a topographic name for someone who lived near a mining operation or a forgery.

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


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Where is the Zinter family from?

You can see how Zinter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zinter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Zinter families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zinter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zinter families in 1911.
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What did your Zinter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teaching were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zinter. 64% of Zinter men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Zinter women worked as a Teaching. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zinter were Laborer and Maid.

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teaching
    25%
  • Private Secretary
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zinter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinter 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Zinter. 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 208 military records available for the last name Zinter. For the veterans among your Zinter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zinter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zinter in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zinter 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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