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Zaayer Family History

Zaayer 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: Sayer, Layer, Mayer, Hayer, Bayer, Zahler, Ayer, Zanger, Zauner

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Where is the Zaayer family from?

You can see how Zaayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaayer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zaayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Zaayer families living in Ohio. This was about 79% of all the recorded Zaayer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zaayer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaayer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaayer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Zaayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaayer 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Zaayer. 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 98 military records available for the last name Zaayer. For the veterans among your Zaayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaayer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Zaayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zaayer in 1963 was 79, and 75 in 2000.

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