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Zagata Family History

Zagata Surname Meaning

Polish: metonymic occupational name for someone who plastered external walls to protect them for winter from

zagata ‘protective coating (somewhat similar to whitewash)’.

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


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Where is the Zagata family from?

You can see how Zagata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zagata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Zagata families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Zagata's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zagata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zagata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zagata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zagata. 50% of Zagata men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zagata women worked as a Typist.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Zagata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Zagata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zagata 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Zagata. 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 213 military records available for the last name Zagata. For the veterans among your Zagata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zagata lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zagata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zagata in 1956 was 55, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zagata 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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