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Zenel Family History

Zenel 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: Zengel, Zemel, Engel, Peel, Zeno, Zehner, Mengel, Kenkel, Edel, Redel

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Where is the Zenel family from?

You can see how Zenel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zenel families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zenel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zenel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenel 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 Zenel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Zenel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Zenel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenel 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Zenel. 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 30 military records available for the last name Zenel. For the veterans among your Zenel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Zenel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zenel in 1970 was 87, and 66 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zenel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenel 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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