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Zakarias Family History

Zakarias 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: Zakaria, Zakarian, Zaharias, Zacarias, Zacharias, Karas, Kardas

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Where is the Zakarias family from?

You can see how Zakarias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zakarias family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Zakarias families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Zakarias's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zakarias families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zakarias surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zakarias ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zakarias ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Zakarias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zakarias 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Zakarias. 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 107 military records available for the last name Zakarias. For the veterans among your Zakarias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zakarias lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Zakarias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zakarias in 1957 was 45, and 60 in 1999.

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