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Zaney Family History

Zaney Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Haney, Baney, Zane, Maney, Aney, Yaney, Kaney, Janey, Laney, Daney

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Where is the Zaney family from?

You can see how Zaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zaney family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zaney's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Zaney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zaney. 100% of Zaney men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Zaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Zaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaney 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Zaney. 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 75 military records available for the last name Zaney. For the veterans among your Zaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaney lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Zaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zaney in 1956 was 58, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaney 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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