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Zenni Family History

Zenni 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: Zanni, Zeni, Nenni, Zinni, Jenni, Dennis, Zeno, Penna, Penny, Senne

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Where is the Zenni family from?

You can see how Zenni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenni family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zenni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zenni families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Zenni's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zenni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenni 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 Zenni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zenni. 100% of Zenni men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Zenni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Zenni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenni 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Zenni. 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 54 military records available for the last name Zenni. For the veterans among your Zenni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenni lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zenni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zenni in 1963 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zenni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenni 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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