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Zentek Family History

Zentek 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: Zientek, Petek, Mente, Zettel, Mentel, Center, Senter, Dente, Zelek

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Where is the Zentek family from?

You can see how Zentek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zentek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zentek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Zentek families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zentek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zentek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zentek 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 Zentek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zentek. 100% of Zentek men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Zentek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Zentek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zentek 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Zentek. 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 36 military records available for the last name Zentek. For the veterans among your Zentek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zentek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Zentek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zentek in 1969 was 76, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zentek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zentek 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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