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Zanti Family History

Zanti 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, Zandi, Santi, Zanni, Zant, Fanti, Bandi, Gant, Kant, Ranta

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Where is the Zanti family from?

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

What did your Zanti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Tailoring were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zanti. 50% of Zanti men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zanti women worked as a Tailoring. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Waiter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailoring
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Zanti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanti 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Zanti. 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 33 military records available for the last name Zanti. For the veterans among your Zanti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanti lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Zanti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zanti in 1952 was 42, and 78 in 2001.

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