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Zarse Family History

Zarse Name Meaning

German: probably from a short form of the medieval personal name Nazarius ‘Nazarene from Nazareth’ an allusion to Jesus's childhood home.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Harke, Fasse, Marte, Barse, Sasse, Mars, Karre, Marie, Halse, Carse

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Where is the Zarse family from?

You can see how Zarse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zarse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Zarse families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zarse's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zarse families in 1880.
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What did your Zarse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zarse. 46% of Zarse men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    41%
  • Salesman
    14%
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Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Zarse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarse 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Zarse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Zarse. For the veterans among your Zarse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Zarse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zarse in 1962 was 79, and 85 in 2003.

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