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Zenzer Family History

Zenzer 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: Zenner, Genzer, Zenker, Zenger, Denzer, Tenzer, Menzer, Zender

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Where is the Zenzer family from?

You can see how Zenzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zenzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Zenzer families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zenzer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Zenzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zenzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Zenzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenzer 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Zenzer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Zenzer. For the veterans among your Zenzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zenzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zenzer in 1964 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

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