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Zac Family History

Zac 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: Zak, Pac, Zach, Zar, Mac, Gac, Zack, Zay, Lac, Han

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Where is the Zac family from?

You can see how Zac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zac family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zac family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zac's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zac families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zac surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mill Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zac. 100% of Zac men worked as a Mill Hand. .

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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

  • Mill Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Zac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zac 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Zac. 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 32 military records available for the last name Zac. For the veterans among your Zac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zac lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Zac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zac in 1964 was 74, and 78 in 2000.

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