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Zenisek Family History

Zenisek Surname Meaning

Czech (Ženíšek): from a diminutive of Czech ženich ‘bridegroom wooer’ evidently an ironic nickname for an amorous man or perhaps the result of some long-forgotten incident.

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


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Where is the Zenisek family from?

You can see how Zenisek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenisek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zenisek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Zenisek families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zenisek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zenisek families in 1880.
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What did your Zenisek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zenisek. 44% of Zenisek men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Zenisek women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zenisek were Farming and Teaching School.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Teaching School
    40%

What Zenisek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Zenisek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenisek 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Zenisek. 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 190 military records available for the last name Zenisek. For the veterans among your Zenisek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenisek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Zenisek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zenisek in 1961 was 47, and 62 in 2003.

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