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Zhender Family History

Zhender 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: Zender, Helder, Herder, Henner, Pender, Bender, Heider, Blender

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Where is the Zhender family from?

You can see how Zhender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zhender family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zhender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zhender families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zhender's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Zhender families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zhender 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 Zhender ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Zhender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zhender 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Zhender. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zhender. For the veterans among your Zhender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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