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Zanks Family History

Zanks 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: Banks, Zank, Hanks, Danks, Zaks, Zacks, Sanks, Bank, Rank, Zink

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Where is the Zanks family from?

You can see how Zanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zanks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zanks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zanks family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zanks's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Zanks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zanks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zanks ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Zanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanks 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Zanks. 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 24 military records available for the last name Zanks. For the veterans among your Zanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanks lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Zanks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zanks in 1967 was 93, and 82 in 2002.

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