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Zenie Family History

Zenie 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: Zeni, Zeno, Bence, Senne, Erie, Mente, Venier, Bene, Zani, Zeier

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Where is the Zenie family from?

You can see how Zenie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zenie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zenie families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zenie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zenie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zenie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Zenie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenie 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Zenie. 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 17 military records available for the last name Zenie. For the veterans among your Zenie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenie lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Zenie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zenie in 1970 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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