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Zaid Family History

Zaid Surname Meaning

Muslim: from the Arabic personal name Zaid ‘increase growth’. Compare Zeid.

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


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Where is the Zaid family from?

You can see how Zaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaid family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Zaid family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaid's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zaid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaid 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 Zaid ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zaid. 100% of Zaid women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Zaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaid 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Zaid. 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 111 military records available for the last name Zaid. For the veterans among your Zaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaid lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zaid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zaid in 1956 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaid 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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