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Zant Family History

Zant Surname Meaning

German: variant of Zand. Dutch: variant of Van Zandt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zant family from?

You can see how Zant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zant family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Zant families living in Manitoba. This was about 54% of all the recorded Zant's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Zant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zant 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 Zant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zant. 24% of Zant men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Zant women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zant were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Zant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Zant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zant 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Zant. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zant. For the veterans among your Zant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zant in 1963 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zant 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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