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Zenkiewicz Family History

Zenkiewicz 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: Lenkiewicz, Sienkiewicz, Rynkiewicz, Jankiewicz, Pankiewicz

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Where is the Zenkiewicz family from?

You can see how Zenkiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenkiewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zenkiewicz family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zenkiewicz's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Zenkiewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenkiewicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zenkiewicz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Zenkiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenkiewicz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zenkiewicz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zenkiewicz. For the veterans among your Zenkiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenkiewicz lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Zenkiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zenkiewicz in 1982 was 91, and 71 in 1993.

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