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Zenson Family History

Zenson 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: Benson, Henson, Jenson, Zenon, Penson, Venson, Denson, Genson, Zeno

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Where is the Zenson family from?

You can see how Zenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Zenson family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Zenson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Zenson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenson 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 76 census records available for the last name Zenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zenson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zenson. For the veterans among your Zenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenson 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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