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Zahirniak Family History

Zahirniak 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: Zahorik, Zahorchak, Cherniak, Zaharias, Czarniak, Zacharias, Shinnick

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Zahirniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zahirniak 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 Zahirniak. 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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There are 42 military records available for the last name Zahirniak. For the veterans among your Zahirniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zahirniak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Zahirniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zahirniak in 1966 was 73, and 80 in 2000.

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