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Zent Family History

Zent Name Meaning

German: unexplained. At least in part it originates from the former German settlements in Bessarabia in southern Russia (now in Ukraine) and may be an altered form of an unidentified German (reportedly Alsatian) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Zelt, Zenz, Gent, Lent, Zentz, Fent, Zenk, Zens, Zant, Went

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Where is the Zent family from?

You can see how Zent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zent family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Zent families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Zent's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zent families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zent. 29% of Zent men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Zent women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zent were Farm Laborer and Clerk. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • House Wife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Zent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zent 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Zent. 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 958 military records available for the last name Zent. For the veterans among your Zent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zent lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zent in 1955 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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