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Zingg Name Meaning

German: southern variant of Zink

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


Similar surnames: Lingg, Zinck, Sigg, Zinke, Rigg, Sing, Linge, Ting, Winge, Inge

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Where is the Zingg family from?

You can see how Zingg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zingg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Zingg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Zingg families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zingg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zingg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zingg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zingg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zingg. 33% of Zingg men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Zingg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zingg were Laborer and Student Nurse. .

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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
    33%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Social Worker
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Student Nurse
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zingg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zingg 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Zingg. 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 451 military records available for the last name Zingg. For the veterans among your Zingg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zingg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zingg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zingg in 1952 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

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