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Zuza Family History

Zuza 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: Buza, Zuba, Guza, Puza, Hua, Mura, Azuma, Buda, Reza, Mula

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Where is the Zuza family from?

You can see how Zuza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zuza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Zuza families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Zuza's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zuza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zuza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zuza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zuza. 64% of Zuza men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
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What Zuza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Zuza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuza 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Zuza. 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 132 military records available for the last name Zuza. For the veterans among your Zuza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuza lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zuza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zuza in 1960 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

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