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Zentgrebe Family History

Zentgrebe 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: Zentgraf, Landgrebe, Ventre, Leitgeb, Centrone, Holtgrewe, Fentress

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Where is the Zentgrebe family from?

You can see how Zentgrebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zentgrebe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zentgrebe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Zentgrebe families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zentgrebe's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zentgrebe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zentgrebe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zentgrebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zentgrebe. 100% of Zentgrebe men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Zentgrebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zentgrebe 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zentgrebe. 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 15 military records available for the last name Zentgrebe. For the veterans among your Zentgrebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zentgrebe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Zentgrebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zentgrebe in 1965 was 71, and 50 in 2001.

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