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Zanin Name Meaning

Italian: from a derivative of Zani .

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


Similar surnames: Zani, Zanon, Zanni, Danis, Sani, Santin, Canino, Zaino, Zalkin, Garin

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Where is the Zanin family from?

You can see how Zanin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zanin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zanin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zanin families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Zanin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zanin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zanin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zanin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zanin. 100% of Zanin men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zanin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanin 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Zanin. 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 226 military records available for the last name Zanin. For the veterans among your Zanin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zanin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zanin in 1960 was 51, and 95 in 2004.

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