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Zarazua Name Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of a topographic name composed of sarats (a variant of sahats) ‘willow’ + the suffix -tsu denoting abundance + the definite article -a or of a habitational name from a minor place called Saratsua. This surname is most common in Mexico. Compare Sarasua .

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


Similar surnames: Zara, Arzu, Zarate, Arauz, Azua, Arana, Ariza, Araya, Araiza, Urzua

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Where is the Zarazua family from?

You can see how Zarazua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarazua family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zarazua families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Zarazua family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zarazua's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Zarazua families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Zarazua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarazua 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Zarazua. 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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There are 24 military records available for the last name Zarazua. For the veterans among your Zarazua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarazua lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Zarazua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zarazua in 1958 was 51, and 48 in 2003.

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