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Ziaya Family History

Ziaya 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: Araya, Zara, Zima, Fiala, Kaya, Amaya, Anaya, Zika, Caya, Zia

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Where is the Ziaya family from?

You can see how Ziaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziaya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ziaya family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziaya's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ziaya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziaya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ziaya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ziaya. 100% of Ziaya 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 48 census records available for the last name Ziaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziaya 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ziaya. 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 27 military records available for the last name Ziaya. For the veterans among your Ziaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziaya lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ziaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ziaya in 1963 was 51, and 87 in 2002.

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