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Zantis Family History

Zantis 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: Lantis, Yantis, Antis, Danis, Annis, Manis, Martis, Matis, Santos

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Where is the Zantis family from?

You can see how Zantis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zantis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zantis family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zantis's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Zantis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zantis 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 Zantis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zantis. 100% of Zantis men worked as a Cook and 100% of Zantis women worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Zantis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zantis 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Zantis. 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 29 military records available for the last name Zantis. For the veterans among your Zantis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zantis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Zantis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zantis in 1968 was 76, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zantis 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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