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Zentko Family History

Zentko 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: Zeno, Vento, Benko, Mento, Senko, Zenk, Renko, Zentz, Petko, Bento

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Where is the Zentko family from?

You can see how Zentko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zentko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zentko family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zentko's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Zentko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zentko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zentko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zentko. 100% of Zentko women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Zentko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Zentko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zentko 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Zentko. 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 24 military records available for the last name Zentko. For the veterans among your Zentko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zentko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Zentko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zentko in 1967 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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