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Zensk Family History

Zensk 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: Zenk, Zens, Zink, Zeno, Wenk, Sens, Zeng, Penk, Denk, Renk

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Where is the Zensk family from?

You can see how Zensk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zensk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zensk family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zensk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zensk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zensk 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 14 census records available for the last name Zensk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zensk 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zensk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zensk. For the veterans among your Zensk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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