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Zars Family History

Zars 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: Mars, Zara, Zar, Zaro, Zaks, Zarr, Zarse, Zarn, Vars, Zais

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Where is the Zars family from?

You can see how Zars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zars family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Zars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zars families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Zars's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Zars families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zars surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zars. 58% of Zars 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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Zars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zars 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Zars. 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 60 military records available for the last name Zars. For the veterans among your Zars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zars lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zars in 1965 was 56, and 48 in 2003.

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