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Zinger Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Singer . Dutch: variant of Zanger .

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


Similar surnames: Zanger, Singer, Binger, Inger, Finger, Winer, Minser, Weinger, Pinger

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Where is the Zinger family from?

You can see how Zinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zinger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 70 Zinger families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zinger. 65% of Zinger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Tinsmith
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Zinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zinger. 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 509 military records available for the last name Zinger. For the veterans among your Zinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zinger in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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