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Zannis Family History

Zannis Surname Meaning

Greek: from the Italian (Venetian) personal name Z(u)an(n)i (see Zanni).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zannis family from?

You can see how Zannis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zannis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zannis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zannis families living in New Jersey. This was about 17% of all the recorded Zannis's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zannis families in 1920.
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What did your Zannis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zannis. 34% of Zannis men worked as a Waiter and 50% of Zannis women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zannis were Counter Man and New Worker.

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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

  • Waiter
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Counter Man
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Zannis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Zannis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zannis 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Zannis. 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 93 military records available for the last name Zannis. For the veterans among your Zannis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zannis lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Zannis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zannis in 1945 was 45, and 75 in 2002.

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