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Zenne Family History

Zenne 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: Senne, Henne, Penne, Zenner, Benne, Jenne, Venne, Menne, Denne, Kenne

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Where is the Zenne family from?

You can see how Zenne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zenne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zenne families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Zenne's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zenne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenne 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 142 census records available for the last name Zenne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenne 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Zenne. 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 8 military records available for the last name Zenne. For the veterans among your Zenne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenne lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Zenne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zenne in 1971 was 66, and 82 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenne 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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