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Zenchoff Family History

Zenchoff 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: Benchoff, Benshoff, Lenhoff, Benhoff, Neuhoff, Bischoff, Langhoff

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Where is the Zenchoff family from?

You can see how Zenchoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenchoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zenchoff family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Zenchoff's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Zenchoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenchoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zenchoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Zenchoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenchoff 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Zenchoff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zenchoff. For the veterans among your Zenchoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenchoff lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Zenchoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zenchoff in 1986 was 87, and 86 in 2002.

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