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Zody Family History

Zody Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Zody family from?

You can see how Zody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zody family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Zody families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Zody family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Zody's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Zody families in 1891.
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What did your Zody ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zody. 40% of Zody men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zody women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Attendant
    9%
  • Caster
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Zody family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Zody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zody 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Zody. 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 229 military records available for the last name Zody. For the veterans among your Zody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zody lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Zody in 1962 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zody 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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