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Zenke Family History

Zenke 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: Denke, Zenker, Jenke, Zenk, Henke, Lenke, Zemke, Enke, Benke, Menke

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Where is the Zenke family from?

You can see how Zenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zenke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Zenke families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Zenke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zenke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zenke. 18% of Zenke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Zenke women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zenke were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenke 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Zenke. 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 268 military records available for the last name Zenke. For the veterans among your Zenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zenke in 1962 was 84, and 89 in 2004.

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