This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Zajdel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Zajdel Family History

Zajdel Surname Meaning

Polish: adaptation of German Seidel.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Zajdel family from?

You can see how Zajdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zajdel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Zajdel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zajdel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zajdel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zajdel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Zajdel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zajdel. 49% of Zajdel men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Zajdel women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zajdel were Truck Driver and Maid.

View Census Data for Zajdel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Weaver
    19%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Packer
    14%
  • Clothes Dresser
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

What Zajdel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Zajdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zajdel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Zajdel

Passenger Lists

There are 522 immigration records available for the last name Zajdel. 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.

View all Zajdel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 312 military records available for the last name Zajdel. For the veterans among your Zajdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Zajdel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Zajdel family history

Discover More

What is the average Zajdel lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Zajdel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Zajdel in 1946 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zajdel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zajdel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zajdel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial