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Zenith Family History

Zenith 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: Weith, Keith, Reith, Leith, Zunich, Seith, Lenth, Benitz, Benito

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Where is the Zenith family from?

You can see how Zenith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenith family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zenith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Zenith families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zenith's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Zenith families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Zenith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenith 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Zenith. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zenith. For the veterans among your Zenith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenith lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Zenith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zenith in 1972 was 78, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenith 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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