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Zennan Family History

Zennan 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: Kennan, Penna, Mannan, Tennant, Senna, Dennen, Menna, Brennan, Lennon

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Where is the Zennan family from?

You can see how Zennan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zennan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zennan family living in Georgia. This was about 17% of all the recorded Zennan's in USA. Georgia and 5 other states had the highest population of Zennan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zennan 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 Zennan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Farm Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zennan. 100% of Zennan men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Zennan women worked as a Farm Work.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Work
    100%

What Zennan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Zennan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zennan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Zennan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Zennan. For the veterans among your Zennan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zennan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Zennan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zennan in 1968 was 68, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zennan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zennan 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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