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Zahnter Family History

Zahnter Name 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: Zahner, Ganter, Painter, Zehner, Panter, Zahler, Zanger, Zauner

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Where is the Zahnter family from?

You can see how Zahnter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zahnter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zahnter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zahnter families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zahnter's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Zahnter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zahnter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zahnter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Zahnter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zahnter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zahnter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Zahnter. For the veterans among your Zahnter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zahnter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Zahnter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zahnter in 1966 was 48, and 82 in 2003.

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