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Zanda Family History

Zanda 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: Landa, Banda, Kanda, Zand, Handa, Anda, Zanca, Randa, Sanda, Zandi

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Where is the Zanda family from?

You can see how Zanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zanda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zanda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Zanda families living in Kansas. This was about 86% of all the recorded Zanda's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Zanda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zanda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zanda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zanda. 50% of Zanda men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Zanda women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Zanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanda 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Zanda. 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 74 military records available for the last name Zanda. For the veterans among your Zanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanda lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zanda in 1968 was 64, and 43 in 2004.

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