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Zenta Family History

Zenta 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: Menta, Renta, Zentz, Penta, Zent, Zeno, Penna, Mehta, Ranta, Senna

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Where is the Zenta family from?

You can see how Zenta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zenta families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Zenta's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zenta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenta 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 92 census records available for the last name Zenta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenta 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Zenta. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zenta. For the veterans among your Zenta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenta lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Zenta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zenta in 1973 was 79, and 79 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenta 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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