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Zozaya Name Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Zozaia a habitational name from a place so named (in Castilian: Zozaya) in Navarre probably from Basque zozo ‘thrush’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ozawa, Zelaya, Lozoya, Lozada, Kozak, Toyama, Araya, Kozar, Zara

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Where is the Zozaya family from?

You can see how Zozaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zozaya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zozaya families living in Texas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zozaya's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zozaya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zozaya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zozaya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zozaya. 50% of Zozaya men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Zozaya women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Zozaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zozaya 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Zozaya. 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 94 military records available for the last name Zozaya. For the veterans among your Zozaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zozaya lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zozaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zozaya in 1962 was 85, and 81 in 2004.

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