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Zaida Family History

Zaida 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: Zaidi, Gaida, Maida, Sada, Taira, Rada, Landa, Ida, Banda, Vajda

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Where is the Zaida family from?

You can see how Zaida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaida family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zaida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zaida family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaida's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zaida families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Zaida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaida 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Zaida. 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 43 military records available for the last name Zaida. For the veterans among your Zaida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaida lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Zaida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zaida in 1970 was 75, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaida 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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