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Zenis Family History

Zenis 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: Benis, Enis, Denis, Genis, Zeni, Zeis, Zens, Venis, Dennis, Reis

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Where is the Zenis family from?

You can see how Zenis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zenis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zenis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zenis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenis 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 Zenis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zenis. 100% of Zenis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zenis women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Zenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenis 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Zenis. 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 32 military records available for the last name Zenis. For the veterans among your Zenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Zenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zenis in 1961 was 56, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenis 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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