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Zentschel Family History

Zentschel 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: Hentschel, Henschel, Heintschel, Peschel, Rentschler, Wunschel

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Where is the Zentschel family from?

You can see how Zentschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zentschel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zentschel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zentschel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zentschel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zentschel 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 Zentschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zentschel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Zentschel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zentschel. For the veterans among your Zentschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zentschel lifespan?

Average Zentschel life expectancy in 1967 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zentschel 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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