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Zenter Family History

Zenter 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: Center, Senter, Zenner, Benter, Zenker, Fenter, Venter, Zentner

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Where is the Zenter family from?

You can see how Zenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zenter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zenter family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zenter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zenter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenter 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 Zenter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zenter. 100% of Zenter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zenter women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Zenter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Zenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenter 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Zenter. 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 194 military records available for the last name Zenter. For the veterans among your Zenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Zenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zenter in 1969 was 86, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zenter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenter 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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