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Zender Family History

Zender Surname Meaning

German: variant of Zehnder.

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


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Where is the Zender family from?

You can see how Zender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zender family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Zender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Zender families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zender's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zender families in 1891.
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What did your Zender ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zender. 100% of Zender women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zender 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Zender. 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 977 military records available for the last name Zender. For the veterans among your Zender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zender lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zender in 1963 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zender 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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