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Zanta Family History

Zanta 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: Ranta, Zanca, Santa, Banta, Wanta, Zant, Fanta, Yanta, Hata, Rana

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Where is the Zanta family from?

You can see how Zanta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zanta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zanta families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zanta's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zanta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zanta 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 Zanta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zanta. 60% of Zanta 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
    60%
  • Barber
    40%

What Zanta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Zanta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanta 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Zanta. 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 27 military records available for the last name Zanta. For the veterans among your Zanta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanta lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zanta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zanta in 1965 was 74, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zanta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zanta 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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