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Zeni Family History

Zeni Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Zeno.

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


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Where is the Zeni family from?

You can see how Zeni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeni family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zeni family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeni's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zeni families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeni 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 Zeni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeni. 37% of Zeni men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zeni women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Timberman
    14%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Zeni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Zeni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeni 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 863 immigration records available for the last name Zeni. 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 253 military records available for the last name Zeni. For the veterans among your Zeni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeni lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zeni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zeni in 1959 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeni 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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