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Dzenis Family History

Dzenis 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: Denis, Dennis, Danis, Benis, Donis, Enis, Denes, Deni, Deis, Dreis

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Where is the Dzenis family from?

You can see how Dzenis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dzenis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dzenis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dzenis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dzenis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dzenis 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 Dzenis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Pusher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dzenis. 67% of Dzenis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dzenis women worked as a Pusher.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pusher
    100%

What Dzenis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Dzenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dzenis 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Dzenis. 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 21 military records available for the last name Dzenis. For the veterans among your Dzenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dzenis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dzenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dzenis in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dzenis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dzenis 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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