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Zanzig Family History

Zanzig 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: Danzig, Zang, Zani, Zandi, Danzi, Zanni, Tanzi, Hannig, Hanig, Lanzi

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Where is the Zanzig family from?

You can see how Zanzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zanzig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zanzig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Zanzig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 76% of all the recorded Zanzig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zanzig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zanzig 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 Zanzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zanzig. 100% of Zanzig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zanzig women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Zanzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Zanzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanzig 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Zanzig. 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 218 military records available for the last name Zanzig. For the veterans among your Zanzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanzig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zanzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zanzig in 1963 was 75, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zanzig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zanzig 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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