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Zental Family History

Zental 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: Zettel, Mentel, Dentel, Menta, Renta, Vestal, Antal, Zentz, Penta

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Where is the Zental family from?

You can see how Zental families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zental family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zental family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zental's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Zental families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zental 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 34 census records available for the last name Zental. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zental 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Zental. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zental. For the veterans among your Zental ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zental lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Zental life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Zental in 1969 was 84, and 75 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zental 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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