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Zehnacker Family History

Zehnacker 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: Hacker, Zehner, Steinacker, Zacker, Zenker, Thacker, Anacker

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Where is the Zehnacker family from?

You can see how Zehnacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zehnacker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zehnacker families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zehnacker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zehnacker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zehnacker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zehnacker ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zehnacker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Zehnacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zehnacker 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Zehnacker. 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 61 military records available for the last name Zehnacker. For the veterans among your Zehnacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zehnacker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zehnacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zehnacker in 1958 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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