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Zendler Family History

Zendler 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: Tendler, Fendler, Wendler, Zindler, Bendler, Gendler, Mendler, Endler

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Where is the Zendler family from?

You can see how Zendler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zendler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zendler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Zendler families living in New Jersey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Zendler's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zendler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zendler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zendler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Repairman and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zendler. 100% of Zendler men worked as a Repairman and 100% of Zendler women worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Repairman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 894 census records available for the last name Zendler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zendler 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Zendler. 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 96 military records available for the last name Zendler. For the veterans among your Zendler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zendler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zendler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zendler in 1964 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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