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Zauder Family History

Zauder 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: Zauner, Zander, Bauder, Lauder, Sauder, Mander, Bauer, Kader, Lander

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Where is the Zauder family from?

You can see how Zauder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zauder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zauder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Zauder families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zauder's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zauder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zauder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zauder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zauder. 47% of Zauder men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Painter
    16%

What Zauder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Zauder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zauder 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Zauder. 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 89 military records available for the last name Zauder. For the veterans among your Zauder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zauder lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Zauder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zauder in 1973 was 72, and 76 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zauder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zauder 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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