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Zaza Family History

Zaza 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: Maza, Zara, Caza, Daza, Laza, Raza, Gaza, Hata, Lazar, Kaba

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Where is the Zaza family from?

You can see how Zaza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zaza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zaza families living in New York. This was about 13% of all the recorded Zaza's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Zaza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zaza. 100% of Zaza 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 639 census records available for the last name Zaza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaza 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Zaza. 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 56 military records available for the last name Zaza. For the veterans among your Zaza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaza lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Zaza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zaza in 1964 was 70, and 66 in 2002.

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