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Zynda Family History

Zynda Name Meaning

Polish (mainly Żynda): from a pet form of the personal name Żyndram Zyndram a Polish form of the rare ancient Germanic name Sindram composed of the elements sind ‘journey’ + hramn ‘raven’.

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


Similar surnames: Kunda, Anda, Landa, Zandi, Konda, Benda, Monda, Zinda, Gonda, Renda

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Where is the Zynda family from?

You can see how Zynda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zynda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zynda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Zynda families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zynda's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zynda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zynda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zynda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zynda. 41% of Zynda men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Zynda women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zynda were Bartender and Clerk. .

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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
    41%
  • Welder
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Bartender
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    37%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 976 census records available for the last name Zynda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zynda 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Zynda. 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 412 military records available for the last name Zynda. For the veterans among your Zynda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zynda lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zynda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Zynda in 1966 was 85, and 21 in 2004.

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