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Zehnal Family History

Zehnal 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: Zehner, Fehnel, Sehgal, Bernal, Dehnel, Beal, Zhao, Real, Zeno, Penna

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Where is the Zehnal family from?

You can see how Zehnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zehnal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zehnal families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zehnal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zehnal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Zehnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zehnal 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Zehnal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Zehnal. For the veterans among your Zehnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zehnal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zehnal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zehnal in 1964 was 88, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zehnal 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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