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Zentry Family History

Zentry 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: Ventry, Gentry, Henry, Santry, Ventre, Hendry, Petry, Zentz, Penry

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Where is the Zentry family from?

You can see how Zentry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zentry family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Zentry family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zentry's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zentry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zentry 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 Zentry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zentry 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zentry. 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 2 military records available for the last name Zentry. For the veterans among your Zentry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zentry lifespan?

Average Zentry life expectancy in 1997 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zentry 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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