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Zadeh Family History

Zadeh Surname Meaning

Iranian: from the Persian suffix -zādeh ‘son/descendant of’ forming the second part of compound names

such as Alizadeh or Ali Zadeh.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zadeh family from?

You can see how Zadeh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zadeh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zadeh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Zadeh families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Zadeh's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Zadeh families in 1911.
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What did your Zadeh ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Musician
    100%

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Zadeh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zadeh 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Zadeh. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zadeh. For the veterans among your Zadeh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zadeh lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Zadeh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zadeh in 1974 was 77, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zadeh 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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