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Zado Family History

Zado 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: Rado, Zaro, Bado, Dado, Pado, Bao, Cao, Zhao, Sada, Mao

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Where is the Zado family from?

You can see how Zado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zado family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zado families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zado family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zado's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Zado families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zado surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zado ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zado. 100% of Zado women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Zado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zado 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Zado. 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 80 military records available for the last name Zado. For the veterans among your Zado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zado lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Zado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zado in 1967 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

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