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Zakaria Surname Meaning

Muslim: from the Arabic personal name Zakariā the name of an Islamic prophet (which corresponds to the Biblical name Zacharias) a messenger of God.

He is known as the father of the prophet Yahya (which corresponds to the Biblical John the Baptist).

The name carries significant religious importance in both Islamic and Christian traditions.

In Islamic teachings, Zakariā is revered for his piety and devotion to God.

The connection between these names highlights the shared religious history and cultural heritage of the Abrahamic faiths.

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


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You can see how Zakaria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zakaria family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zakaria family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zakaria's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zakaria families in 1920.
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What did your Zakaria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zakaria. 50% of Zakaria men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Butcher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Zakaria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zakaria 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Zakaria. 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 97 military records available for the last name Zakaria. For the veterans among your Zakaria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zakaria lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zakaria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zakaria in 1963 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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