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Zenil Family History

Zenil 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: Zeni, Zeno, Peil, Keil, Feil, Reil, Zani, Cecil, Zeng, Benis

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Where is the Zenil family from?

You can see how Zenil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zenil families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Zenil family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zenil's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zenil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenil 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 270 census records available for the last name Zenil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenil 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Zenil. 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 2 military records available for the last name Zenil. For the veterans among your Zenil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenil lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Zenil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zenil in 1981 was 73, and 92 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenil 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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