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Zachas Family History

Zachas 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: Zachar, Sachs, Bachar, Lachat, Machak, Wachs, Macha, Dachs, Zayas

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Where is the Zachas family from?

You can see how Zachas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zachas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zachas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Zachas families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zachas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zachas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zachas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zachas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Zachas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zachas 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Zachas. 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 49 military records available for the last name Zachas. For the veterans among your Zachas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zachas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zachas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zachas in 1963 was 76, and 30 in 2002.

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