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Zeientz Family History

Zeientz 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: Zeitz, Zentz, Zietz, Kientz, Heintz, Zeien, Beitz, Stentz, Zelenka

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Where is the Zeientz family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeientz 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 Zeientz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeientz. 100% of Zeientz men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Zeientz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Zeientz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeientz 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Zeientz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zeientz. For the veterans among your Zeientz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeientz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Zeientz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zeientz in 1964 was 76, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeientz 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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