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Zaar Family History

Zaar Name 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: Haar, Saar, Gaar, Zalar, Paar, Baar, Zar, Zafar, Zagar, Naar

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Where is the Zaar family from?

You can see how Zaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zaar families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zaar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zaar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Zaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaar 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Zaar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Zaar. For the veterans among your Zaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zaar in 1965 was 73, and 64 in 2003.

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