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Zenes Family History

Zenes 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: Benes, Denes, Enes, Henes, Zens, Zeno, Lees, Zehner, Hees, Hines

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Where is the Zenes family from?

You can see how Zenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zenes family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zenes's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Zenes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Zenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenes 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Zenes. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zenes. For the veterans among your Zenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Zenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zenes in 1971 was 83, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenes 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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