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Zanden Family History

Zanden 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: Sanden, Zander, Landen, Mander, Mandel, Hayden, Lander, Harden

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Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Zanden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanden 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Zanden. 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 70 military records available for the last name Zanden. For the veterans among your Zanden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanden lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Zanden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zanden in 1972 was 84, and 86 in 1995.

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