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Zaga Family History

Zaga 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: Haga, Zara, Maga, Aga, Zagar, Faga, Hata, Kaba, Papa, Sala

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Where is the Zaga family from?

You can see how Zaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zaga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zaga families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaga's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Zaga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaga ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zaga ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Zaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaga 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Zaga. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zaga. For the veterans among your Zaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaga lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Zaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zaga in 1987 was 83, and 77 in 2003.

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