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Zarch Family History

Zarch 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: March, Larch, Karch, Zach, Barch, Arch, Zarco, Balch, Bach, Barco

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Where is the Zarch family from?

You can see how Zarch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zarch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zarch family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Zarch's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Zarch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zarch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zarch. 50% of Zarch men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Zarch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarch 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Zarch. 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 18 military records available for the last name Zarch. For the veterans among your Zarch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zarch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zarch in 1964 was 81, and 86 in 2003.

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