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Zarzana Family History

Zarzana 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: Arana, Marzan, Marzano, Vazzana, Caruana, Rana, Kazan, Harland

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Where is the Zarzana family from?

You can see how Zarzana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarzana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zarzana families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zarzana's in USA. California had the highest population of Zarzana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarzana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zarzana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zarzana. 100% of Zarzana men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Zarzana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarzana 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Zarzana. 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 31 military records available for the last name Zarzana. For the veterans among your Zarzana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarzana lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zarzana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zarzana in 1961 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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