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Zenkus Family History

Zenkus 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: Minkus, Jenks, Venus, Zenker, Zenk, Lenius, Petkus, Pinkus, Menius

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Where is the Zenkus family from?

You can see how Zenkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zenkus family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zenkus's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Zenkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenkus 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 Zenkus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Zenkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Zenkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenkus 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Zenkus. 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 44 military records available for the last name Zenkus. For the veterans among your Zenkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenkus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zenkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zenkus in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenkus 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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