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Author: wjdijkman
Surnames: Zenz
Classification: biography
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Zenz Family Origin
The Zenz family originated from Metz, Alsace Lorraine. Several Zenz family members
emigrated from Metz to Ohio around 1830 where they established Zenz City. Zenz City,
which was later named Fort Recovery, is about 70 miles SW of Findley, Ohio. Some of the
Zenz family members changed their name to Sands during emigration at Ellis Island.
However, most of the Zenz family retained their name. The Zenz family tree can be traced
back to about 1775 to Anton Zenz. One of his sons, Johann Peter Zenz was born in 1804.
There are several Zenz family members currently living in Ohio (Gary Zenz, Solon, Ohio and
Helmut Zenz, address unknown).
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