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Zenz Family History

Zenz Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Vinzenz German form of Vincent. Compare Zentz.

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


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Where is the Zenz family from?

You can see how Zenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Zenz families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Zenz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zenz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenz 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 Zenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zenz. 39% of Zenz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Zenz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zenz were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Asembler
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Trained Nurse
    17%
  • Assembler
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Zenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenz 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Zenz. 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 895 military records available for the last name Zenz. For the veterans among your Zenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Zenz in 1961 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zenz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenz 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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