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Zag Family History

Zag 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: Zang, Zak, Zar, Tag, Zay, Zug, Wang, Yang, Han, Zhu

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Where is the Zag family from?

You can see how Zag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zag family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zag families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zag's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Zag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zag. 100% of Zag women worked as a Housework. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Zag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zag 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Zag. 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 191 military records available for the last name Zag. For the veterans among your Zag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zag lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zag in 1960 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

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