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Zaha Family History

Zaha 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: Zara, Zahl, Zahn, Zahra, Taha, Zha, Saha, Zahm, Hata, Zhu

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Where is the Zaha family from?

You can see how Zaha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zaha family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zaha's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Zaha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zaha. 100% of Zaha women worked as a House Work. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Zaha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaha 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Zaha. 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 106 military records available for the last name Zaha. For the veterans among your Zaha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaha lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zaha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zaha in 1964 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

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