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Zenda Family History

Zenda 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: Benda, Renda, Zynda, Zinda, Lenda, Landa, Zeno, Banda, Penna, Kanda

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Where is the Zenda family from?

You can see how Zenda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zenda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zenda families living in Wisconsin. This was about 18% of all the recorded Zenda's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zenda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zenda 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 Zenda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zenda. 42% of Zenda men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farm Operator
    25%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

What Zenda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Zenda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zenda 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Zenda. 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 159 military records available for the last name Zenda. For the veterans among your Zenda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zenda lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zenda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zenda in 1965 was 59, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zenda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zenda 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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