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Zenner Family History

Zenner Surname Meaning

South German: unflattering nickname for a surly snarling person from an agent derivative of Middle High German zannen ‘to growl or howl’ or ‘to bare one's teeth’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zenner family from?

You can see how Zenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zenner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Zenner families living in Northumberland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zenner's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Zenner families in 1891.
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What did your Zenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zenner. 100% of Zenner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Zenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenner 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 870 immigration records available for the last name Zenner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zenner. For the veterans among your Zenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenner lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zenner in 1955 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenner 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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