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Zarris Family History

Zarris 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: Harris, Farris, Sarris, Carris, Garris, Parris, Marris, Barris

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Where is the Zarris family from?

You can see how Zarris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarris family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zarris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Zarris families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zarris's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Zarris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zarris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zarris. 100% of Zarris 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 115 census records available for the last name Zarris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarris 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Zarris. 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 30 military records available for the last name Zarris. For the veterans among your Zarris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarris lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Zarris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zarris in 1975 was 73, and 98 in 2001.

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