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Zechar Family History

Zechar 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: Zachar, Zecher, Becher, Bachar, Merhar, Char, Kuchar, Fecher, Pecha

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Where is the Zechar family from?

You can see how Zechar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zechar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zechar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zechar families living in Connecticut. This was about 56% of all the recorded Zechar's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Zechar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zechar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zechar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Zechar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zechar 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Zechar. 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 39 military records available for the last name Zechar. For the veterans among your Zechar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zechar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Zechar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zechar in 1963 was 79, and 84 in 2001.

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