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Zaso Family History

Zaso 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: Raso, Caso, Naso, Faso, Zaro, Jaso, Saso, Bao, So, Ras

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Where is the Zaso family from?

You can see how Zaso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Zaso families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Zaso's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zaso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaso. 67% of Zaso men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Zaso women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zaso were Farmer and Machine Operator. .

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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
    67%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    40%
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What Zaso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Zaso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaso 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Zaso. 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 58 military records available for the last name Zaso. For the veterans among your Zaso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaso lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Zaso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zaso in 1966 was 75, and 84 in 2001.

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