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Zacha Family History

Zacha 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: Macha, Bacha, Zachar, Zach, Sacha, Pacha, Wacha, Zaucha, Vacha, Bach

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Where is the Zacha family from?

You can see how Zacha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zacha family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zacha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Zacha families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zacha's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zacha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zacha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zacha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zacha. 50% of Zacha men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
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Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Zacha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zacha 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Zacha. 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 343 military records available for the last name Zacha. For the veterans among your Zacha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zacha lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zacha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zacha in 1963 was 59, and 81 in 2002.

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