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Zides Family History

Zides 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: Sides, Vides, Zidek, Miles, Giles, Rodes, Hines, Ries, Rider, Ades

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Where is the Zides family from?

You can see how Zides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zides family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zides family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zides's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zides families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zides 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 Zides ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Newsdealer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zides. 100% of Zides men worked as a Newsdealer.

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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

  • Newsdealer
    100%

What Zides family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Zides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zides 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Zides. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zides. For the veterans among your Zides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zides lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zides in 1965 was 83, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zides

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zides 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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