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Zentell Family History

Zentell 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: Sentell, Fennell, Hensell, Zettel, Tennell, Antell, Pendell, Mentel

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Where is the Zentell family from?

You can see how Zentell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zentell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zentell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zentell families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Zentell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zentell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zentell 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 Zentell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Zentell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zentell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Zentell. 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 Zentell. For the veterans among your Zentell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zentell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1980, in the United States, Zentell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Zentell in 1963 was 57, and 73 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zentell 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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