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Zinda Name Meaning

Polish: possibly an occupational name for a sawyer from a derivative of the dialect verb zyndać ‘to saw’.

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


Similar surnames: Binda, Zynda, Kunda, Janda, Vida, Zieba, Lina, Inda, Linda, Minga

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Where is the Zinda family from?

You can see how Zinda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zinda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zinda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Zinda families living in Minnesota. This was about 79% of all the recorded Zinda's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zinda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zinda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zinda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zinda. 31% of Zinda men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Zinda women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zinda were Coal Miner and Packer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Coal Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Packer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zinda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zinda 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Zinda. 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 366 military records available for the last name Zinda. For the veterans among your Zinda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zinda lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zinda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zinda in 1958 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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