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Zents Family History

Zents 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: Zentz, Zent, Lents, Zens, Bents, Zetts, Zeno, Beets, Sens, Mente

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Where is the Zents family from?

You can see how Zents families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zents family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zents families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Zents families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zents's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Zents families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zents 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 Zents ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zents. 24% of Zents men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Zents women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Zents. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zents 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Zents. 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 167 military records available for the last name Zents. For the veterans among your Zents ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zents lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zents life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zents in 1964 was 78, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zents 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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