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Zenty Family History

Zenty 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: Zentz, Zent, Fenty, Henry, Zeno, Penny, Denny, Kenny, Mente, Dent

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Where is the Zenty family from?

You can see how Zenty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zenty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zenty families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Zenty's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zenty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zenty ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Zenty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenty 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Zenty. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zenty. For the veterans among your Zenty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenty lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Zenty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zenty in 1971 was 46, and 50 in 1986.

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