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Zarow Family History

Zarow 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: Zaro, Karow, Carow, Baron, Barrow, Aro, Brow, Caron, Barlow, Baros

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Where is the Zarow family from?

You can see how Zarow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zarow family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zarow's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Zarow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zarow ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Zarow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarow 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 Zarow. 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 24 military records available for the last name Zarow. For the veterans among your Zarow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Zarow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zarow in 1969 was 78, and 92 in 2003.

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