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Zandi Family History

Zandi Surname Meaning

Iranian: derivative of Zand denoting descent from or association with a Persian dynasty of that name.

Italian (Emilia): perhaps a nickname from the dialect word gianda ‘acorn’.

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


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Where is the Zandi family from?

You can see how Zandi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zandi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zandi families living in Michigan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Zandi's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zandi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zandi 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 Zandi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zandi. 32% of Zandi men worked as a Labor and 100% of Zandi women worked as a Housemaid.

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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

  • Labor
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Zandi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zandi 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Zandi. 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 141 military records available for the last name Zandi. For the veterans among your Zandi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zandi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zandi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zandi in 1966 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zandi 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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