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Zenser Family History

Zenser 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: Genser, Zenner, Zinser, Yenser, Zenker, Zenger, Enser, Lenser, Menser

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Where is the Zenser family from?

You can see how Zenser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zenser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Zenser families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Zenser's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zenser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenser 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 Zenser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zenser. 50% of Zenser men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Zenser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Zenser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenser 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Zenser. 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 37 military records available for the last name Zenser. For the veterans among your Zenser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Zenser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zenser in 1966 was 83, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zenser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenser 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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