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Zendt Family History

Zendt 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: Wendt, Fendt, Bendt, Zent, Zeno, Endo, Dent, Zand, Hendy, Herdt

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Where is the Zendt family from?

You can see how Zendt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zendt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zendt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Zendt families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Zendt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zendt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zendt 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 Zendt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zendt. 19% of Zendt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zendt women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    19%
  • Minister
    14%
  • Accountant
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Zendt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Zendt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zendt 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Zendt. 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 145 military records available for the last name Zendt. For the veterans among your Zendt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zendt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zendt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zendt in 1963 was 61, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zendt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zendt 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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