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Zahas Family History

Zahas 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: Zayas, Nahas, Zhao, Karas, Vadas, Maras, Gahan, Faas, Damas, Haas

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Where is the Zahas family from?

You can see how Zahas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zahas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zahas families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zahas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zahas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zahas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zahas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Waiter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Zahas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zahas 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Zahas. 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 12 military records available for the last name Zahas. For the veterans among your Zahas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zahas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Zahas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zahas in 1970 was 68, and 85 in 1993.

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