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Zidow Family History

Zidow 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: Dow, Kido, Sydow, Zion, Zino, Zito, Rudow, Mcdow, Zodrow, Bilow

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Where is the Zidow family from?

You can see how Zidow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zidow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zidow families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zidow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zidow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zidow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zidow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zidow. 60% of Zidow men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Zidow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zidow 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Zidow. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zidow. For the veterans among your Zidow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zidow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zidow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zidow in 1958 was 31, and 81 in 2004.

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