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Zedd Family History

Zedd 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: Redd, Medd, Nedd, Zeno, Eid, Codd, Read, Dodd, Seda, Mudd

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Where is the Zedd family from?

You can see how Zedd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zedd family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zedd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zedd families living in Louisiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Zedd's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Zedd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zedd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zedd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zedd. 100% of Zedd men worked as an Owner and 100% of Zedd 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

  • Owner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Zedd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zedd 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Zedd. 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 27 military records available for the last name Zedd. For the veterans among your Zedd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zedd lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Zedd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zedd in 1956 was 46, and 65 in 2000.

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