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Zadai Family History

Zadai 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: Sada, Rada, Adam, Vadas, Madan, Sakai, Lada, Dai, Kadar, Yadav

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Where is the Zadai family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zadai 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 Zadai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zadai. 100% of Zadai men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Zadai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zadai 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Zadai. 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 116 military records available for the last name Zadai. For the veterans among your Zadai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zadai lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Zadai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zadai in 1969 was 65, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zadai 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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