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Zude Family History

Zude 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: Jude, Aude, Rude, Ude, Gude, Zube, Cude, Mule, Dube, Duke

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Where is the Zude family from?

You can see how Zude families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zude family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zude families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zude family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Zude's in USA. California had the highest population of Zude families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zude surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zude ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zude. 34% of Zude men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Zude. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zude 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Zude. 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 61 military records available for the last name Zude. For the veterans among your Zude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zude lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Zude life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zude in 1956 was 41, and 94 in 2000.

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