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Zeinz Family History

Zeinz 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: Zeitz, Heinz, Zenz, Lenz, Zink, Zeno, Heino, Wein, Bein, Lein

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Where is the Zeinz family from?

You can see how Zeinz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeinz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zeinz families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeinz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeinz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeinz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeinz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Zeinz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeinz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zeinz. 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 64 military records available for the last name Zeinz. For the veterans among your Zeinz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeinz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Zeinz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zeinz in 1966 was 81, and 74 in 1997.

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