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Zanett Family History

Zanett 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: Zanetti, Manetta, Garnett, Barnett, Minett, Arnett, Carnett, Nett

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Where is the Zanett family from?

You can see how Zanett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zanett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Zanett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Zanett families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zanett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zanett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zanett 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 131 census records available for the last name Zanett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanett 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Zanett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Zanett. For the veterans among your Zanett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Zanett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zanett in 1969 was 80, and 86 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zanett 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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