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Zengler Family History

Zengler 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: Dengler, Zingler, Wengler, Gengler, Zenger, Tengler, Zeagler, Engler

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Where is the Zengler family from?

You can see how Zengler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zengler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zengler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Zengler families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Zengler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zengler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zengler 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 Zengler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zengler. 36% of Zengler 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
    36%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%

What Zengler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Zengler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zengler 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Zengler. 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 248 military records available for the last name Zengler. For the veterans among your Zengler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zengler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Zengler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zengler in 1950 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zengler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zengler 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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