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Zacarias Family History

Zacarias Surname Meaning

Spanish (Zacarías): from the Biblical personal name Zacarías; see Zacharias.

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


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Where is the Zacarias family from?

You can see how Zacarias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zacarias family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zacarias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Zacarias family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zacarias's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Zacarias families in 1840.
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What did your Zacarias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zacarias. 72% of Zacarias 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Brick Loader
    29%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zacarias. 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 113 military records available for the last name Zacarias. For the veterans among your Zacarias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zacarias lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zacarias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Zacarias in 1955 was 53, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zacarias 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.

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