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Zachariah Family History

Zachariah Surname Meaning

Jewish (Sephardic) and Indian (Kerala): from the Hebrew personal name Zekharya (see Zacharias). In southern India this name is found among Christians.

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, the southern Indian name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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Where is the Zachariah family from?

You can see how Zachariah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zachariah family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zachariah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Zachariah families living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Zachariah's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Zachariah families in 1891.
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What did your Zachariah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zachariah. 100% of Zachariah women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zachariah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zachariah 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Zachariah. 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 472 military records available for the last name Zachariah. For the veterans among your Zachariah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zachariah lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zachariah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zachariah in 1965 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zachariah 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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