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Zehnle Family History

Zehnle 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: Mehle, Zehner, Jehle, Behrle, Wehle, Zelle, Ehle, Lehne, Behle

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Where is the Zehnle family from?

You can see how Zehnle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zehnle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zehnle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Zehnle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zehnle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zehnle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zehnle 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 Zehnle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zehnle. 50% of Zehnle 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Work
    25%
  • Shovel Oiler
    25%

What Zehnle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Zehnle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zehnle 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Zehnle. 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 99 military records available for the last name Zehnle. For the veterans among your Zehnle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zehnle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Zehnle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zehnle in 1957 was 60, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zehnle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zehnle 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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