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Zanders Family History

Zanders Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Sanders.

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


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Where is the Zanders family from?

You can see how Zanders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zanders family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zanders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zanders family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Zanders's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Zanders families in 1911.
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What did your Zanders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zanders. 42% of Zanders men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Zanders women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zanders were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Laundress
    11%
  • Cook
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Zanders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanders 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Zanders. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zanders. For the veterans among your Zanders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanders lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Zanders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zanders in 1954 was 55, and 66 in 2004.

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