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Zentay Family History

Zentay 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: Benway, Ventry, Menta, Gentry, Renta, Zentz, Senay, Penta, Pettay

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Where is the Zentay family from?

You can see how Zentay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zentay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Zentay families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there were 2 Zentay families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zentay's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Zentay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zentay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zentay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zentay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Zentay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zentay 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Zentay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zentay. For the veterans among your Zentay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zentay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Zentay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zentay in 1963 was 72, and 83 in 1986.

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