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Zanie Family History

Zanie 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: Zani, Zane, Zanin, Daniel, Cane, Marie, Gange, Lane, Danis, Lance

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Where is the Zanie family from?

You can see how Zanie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zanie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zanie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zanie families living in Michigan. This was about 70% of all the recorded Zanie's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zanie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zanie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zanie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewing Collars was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zanie. 100% of Zanie women worked as a Sewing Collars. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Collars
    100%
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Zanie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanie 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Zanie. 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 22 military records available for the last name Zanie. For the veterans among your Zanie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanie lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Zanie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zanie in 1974 was 84, and 52 in 2004.

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