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Zehnpfennig Family History

Zehnpfennig 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: Pfennig, Pfenning, Redepenning, Tenpenny, Sensenig, Nennig, Hennig

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Where is the Zehnpfennig family from?

You can see how Zehnpfennig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zehnpfennig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zehnpfennig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zehnpfennig families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Zehnpfennig's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Zehnpfennig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zehnpfennig 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 Zehnpfennig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zehnpfennig. 100% of Zehnpfennig men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

What Zehnpfennig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Zehnpfennig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zehnpfennig 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Zehnpfennig. 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 115 military records available for the last name Zehnpfennig. For the veterans among your Zehnpfennig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zehnpfennig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Zehnpfennig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zehnpfennig in 1967 was 75, and 96 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zehnpfennig 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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