Zates Family History

Zates Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Gates, Mates, Yates, Cates, Kates, Zales, Tates, Bates, Oates, Ates

2,000 record(s) for Zates

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
52	Military Records
127	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
169	Member Trees

Where is the Zates family from?

You can see how Zates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zates family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Zates families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Zates families living in Georgia. This was about 34% of all the recorded Zates's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Zates families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zates surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zates ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zates. 25% of Zates men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Zates women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zates were Farm laborer and Housewife.

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

25%

Laborer

24%

Manager

10%

Farm laborer

8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Teacher

50%

Saleswoman

25%

Housewife

25%

What Zates family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Zates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zates census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 127 immigration records available for the last name Zates. 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.

Military Records

There are 52 military records available for the last name Zates. For the veterans among your Zates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Zates lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1989, in the United States, Zates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zates in 1961 was 50, and 81 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zates ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.