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Zenela Family History

Zenela 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: Canela, Enea, Zeolla, Venema, Seneca, Zengel, Zemel, Zepeda, Zanella

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Where is the Zenela family from?

You can see how Zenela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zenela family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zenela's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zenela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Zenela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenela 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Zenela. 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 Zenela. For the veterans among your Zenela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenela lifespan?

Average Zenela life expectancy in 1993 was 23 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenela 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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