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Zidd Family History

Zidd 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: Kidd, Tidd, Zink, Bird, Ida, Kind, Eid, Codd, Wild, Dodd

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Where is the Zidd family from?

You can see how Zidd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zidd family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zidd family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zidd's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zidd families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zidd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zidd ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Zidd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zidd 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Zidd. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zidd. For the veterans among your Zidd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zidd lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Zidd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zidd in 1969 was 56, and 86 in 1996.

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