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Zentgraf Name Meaning

German: occupational name for the presiding official of a court of justice Middle High German zentgrāve.

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


Similar surnames: Landgraf, Burggraf, Center, Bertram, Zentz, Petras, Winograd, Endorf

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Where is the Zentgraf family from?

You can see how Zentgraf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zentgraf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zentgraf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Zentgraf families living in California. This was about 31% of all the recorded Zentgraf's in USA. California had the highest population of Zentgraf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zentgraf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zentgraf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zentgraf. 22% of Zentgraf men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Zentgraf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zentgraf were Clerk 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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zentgraf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zentgraf 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Zentgraf. 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 932 military records available for the last name Zentgraf. For the veterans among your Zentgraf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zentgraf lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zentgraf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zentgraf in 1958 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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