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Zimet Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: from Middle High German zinment zi(ne)mīn ‘cinnamon’ German Zimmet hence an occupational name for a spicer. In some instances the Jewish surname is artificial. This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Zeimet, Samet, Zimmer, Rimer, Imes, Kimmet, Zier, Gamet, Limer, Kimel

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Where is the Zimet family from?

You can see how Zimet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zimet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zimet family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zimet's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Zimet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zimet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zimet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zimet. 54% of Zimet men worked as a Salesman and 58% of Zimet women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zimet were Designer and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    54%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Cutter
    16%
  • Designer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    58%
  • Saleslady
    43%
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Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Zimet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimet 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Zimet. 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 173 military records available for the last name Zimet. For the veterans among your Zimet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimet lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Zimet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zimet in 1959 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

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