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Zenglein Family History

Zenglein 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: Zeglin, Stenglein, Engen, Dengler, Zeldin, Zeitlin, Zingler, Wengler

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Where is the Zenglein family from?

You can see how Zenglein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenglein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zenglein families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Zenglein's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zenglein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenglein 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 73 census records available for the last name Zenglein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenglein 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zenglein. 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 262 military records available for the last name Zenglein. For the veterans among your Zenglein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenglein lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Zenglein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zenglein in 1973 was 86, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zenglein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenglein 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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