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Zender Name Meaning

German: variant of Zehnder .

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


Similar surnames: Fender, Pender, Ender, Bender, Sander, Jenner, Wender, Zenker, Sender

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Where is the Zender family from?

You can see how Zender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zender family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Zender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Zender families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Zender's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zender families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zender 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 Zender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zender. 18% of Zender men worked as a Laborer and 35% of Zender women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zender 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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    35%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zender 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Zender. 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 977 military records available for the last name Zender. For the veterans among your Zender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zender lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zender in 1963 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

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