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Zasada Family History

Zasada Surname Meaning

Polish: status name for a person who organized a new settlement Old Polish zasadźca. The name has been altered by folk etymology to conform to the modern Polish word zasada ‘principle basis’.

(which formerly meant ‘trap’ or ‘ambush’).

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


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Where is the Zasada family from?

You can see how Zasada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zasada family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zasada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zasada families living in Wisconsin. This was about 22% of all the recorded Zasada's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zasada families in 1920.
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What did your Zasada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zasada. 44% of Zasada men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Zasada women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zasada were Machinist and Inspector.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    58%
  • Inspector
    43%

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Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Zasada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zasada 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Zasada. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 544 military records available for the last name Zasada. For the veterans among your Zasada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zasada lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zasada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zasada in 1952 was 23, and 76 in 2004.

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