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Zenther Family History

Zenther 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: Genther, Zentner, Esther, Feather, Mentzer, Panther, Center, Senter

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Where is the Zenther family from?

You can see how Zenther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenther family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zenther family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zenther's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Zenther families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenther 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 Zenther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Zenther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenther 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Zenther. 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 22 military records available for the last name Zenther. For the veterans among your Zenther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenther lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Zenther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Zenther in 1966 was 88, and 85 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zenther

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenther 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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