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Zenzel Family History

Zenzel 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: Wenzel, Menzel, Henzel, Denzel, Zengel, Genzel, Fenzel, Benzel, Engel

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Where is the Zenzel family from?

You can see how Zenzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenzel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zenzel families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zenzel's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Zenzel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenzel 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 106 census records available for the last name Zenzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenzel 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Zenzel. 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 80 military records available for the last name Zenzel. For the veterans among your Zenzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenzel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zenzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zenzel in 1956 was 36, and 20 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zenzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenzel 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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