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Zenich Family History

Zenich 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: Zunich, Enoch, Bench, Senick, Rensch, Fenrich, Eich, Belich, Reich

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Where is the Zenich family from?

You can see how Zenich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zenich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zenich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zenich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenich 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 114 census records available for the last name Zenich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenich 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Zenich. 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 Zenich. For the veterans among your Zenich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenich lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Zenich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zenich in 1960 was 51, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenich 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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