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Zanis Family History

Zanis 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: Danis, Manis, Zani, Banis, Kanis, Hanis, Janis, Ganis, Tanis, Zanin

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Where is the Zanis family from?

You can see how Zanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zanis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zanis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Zanis families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zanis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zanis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zanis 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 Zanis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zanis. 34% of Zanis men worked as a Weaver and 34% of Zanis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zanis were Wiredrawer 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

  • Weaver
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Wiredrawer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Zanis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Zanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanis 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Zanis. 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 78 military records available for the last name Zanis. For the veterans among your Zanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanis lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Zanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zanis in 1949 was 50, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zanis 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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