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Zenthoefer Family History

Zenthoefer 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: Kelnhofer, Ringhofer, Genther, Hoefer, Longhofer, Umhoefer, Zentner

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Where is the Zenthoefer family from?

You can see how Zenthoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenthoefer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zenthoefer families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zenthoefer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zenthoefer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenthoefer 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 Zenthoefer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Zenthoefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Zenthoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenthoefer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Zenthoefer. 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 147 military records available for the last name Zenthoefer. For the veterans among your Zenthoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenthoefer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zenthoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zenthoefer in 1965 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenthoefer 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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