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Zenick Family History

Zenick 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: Senick, Zelnick, Renick, Penick, Fenwick, Bernick, Levick, Zwick

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Where is the Zenick family from?

You can see how Zenick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zenick families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Zenick families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Zenick's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Zenick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenick 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 Zenick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zenick. 34% of Zenick men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Paperhanger
    23%

What Zenick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Zenick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenick 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Zenick. 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 57 military records available for the last name Zenick. For the veterans among your Zenick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenick lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zenick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zenick in 1957 was 48, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zenick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenick 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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