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Zarda Family History

Zarda Surname 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: Carda, Zara, Varda, Warda, Zarra, Bard, Hard, Sada, Bara, Rada

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Where is the Zarda family from?

You can see how Zarda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zarda families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zarda's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zarda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zarda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zarda. 28% of Zarda men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zarda 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Farm Work
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Zarda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Zarda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarda 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Zarda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 148 military records available for the last name Zarda. For the veterans among your Zarda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarda lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Zarda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zarda in 1966 was 74, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zarda ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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