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Zene Family History

Zene 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: Zeno, Bene, Zeng, Rene, Zane, Zone, Zewe, Zenk, Gene, Zeni

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Where is the Zene family from?

You can see how Zene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zene family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Zene families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Zene's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zene 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 Zene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zene. 43% of Zene 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
    43%
  • Farm Hand
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Zene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Zene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zene 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Zene. 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 31 military records available for the last name Zene. For the veterans among your Zene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zene lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Zene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zene in 1974 was 83, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zene 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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