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Zea Family History

Zea Name Meaning

Spanish and Galician: probably a variant of Cea .

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


Similar surnames: Cea, Vea, Bea, Lea, Tea, Olea, Zera, Dea, Sea, Oen

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Where is the Zea family from?

You can see how Zea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Zea families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zea's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zea families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zea. 28% of Zea men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Zea women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zea were Proprietor and 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Cashier
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zea 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 711 immigration records available for the last name Zea. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zea. For the veterans among your Zea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zea lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Zea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Zea in 1946 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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