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Zenzen Family History

Zenzen 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: Lenzen, Dennen, Wenzel, Menzel, Engen, Henzel, Bensen, Zenner, Genzer

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Where is the Zenzen family from?

You can see how Zenzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenzen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zenzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Zenzen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 92% of all the recorded Zenzen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Zenzen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenzen 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 Zenzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zenzen. 31% of Zenzen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Fireman
    16%

What Zenzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Zenzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenzen 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Zenzen. 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 86 military records available for the last name Zenzen. For the veterans among your Zenzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenzen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Zenzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zenzen in 1954 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zenzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenzen 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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