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Zgoda Family History

Zgoda Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for a peaceful person from zgoda ‘concord harmony’.

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


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Where is the Zgoda family from?

You can see how Zgoda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zgoda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Zgoda families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Zgoda's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zgoda families in 1920.
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What did your Zgoda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zgoda. 46% of Zgoda men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Zgoda women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zgoda were Painter and Clerk.

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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
    46%
  • Cutter
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Zgoda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Zgoda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zgoda 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Zgoda. 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 162 military records available for the last name Zgoda. For the veterans among your Zgoda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zgoda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zgoda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zgoda in 1963 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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