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Zande Family History

Zande 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: Lande, Zand, Tande, Zander, Zandi, Sande, Zane, Cane, Mander, Linde

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Where is the Zande family from?

You can see how Zande families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zande family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zande families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Zande families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zande's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Zande families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zande surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zande ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zande. 34% of Zande men worked as an Inspector and 100% of Zande women worked as a 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

  • Inspector
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zande. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zande 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Zande. 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 185 military records available for the last name Zande. For the veterans among your Zande ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zande lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zande life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zande in 1961 was 56, and 98 in 2004.

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