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Zakhar Family History

Zakhar 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: Zachar, Akbar, Bachar, Zalar, Akhtar, Bahar, Makar, Zafar, Kakar

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Where is the Zakhar family from?

You can see how Zakhar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zakhar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zakhar families living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zakhar's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Zakhar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zakhar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zakhar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zakhar. 100% of Zakhar 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Zakhar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zakhar 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Zakhar. 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 72 military records available for the last name Zakhar. For the veterans among your Zakhar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zakhar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zakhar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zakhar in 1966 was 78, and 95 in 2004.

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