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Zaya Family History

Zaya Surname Meaning

Assyrian/Chaldean: from the male personal name Zay'ā borne by St. Zaya, a Christian saint martyred in northern Mesopotamia in the early 5th century.

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


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Where is the Zaya family from?

You can see how Zaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zaya family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zaya's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Zaya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaya 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 Zaya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zaya. 100% of Zaya men worked as a Barber.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    100%

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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Zaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaya 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Zaya. 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 62 military records available for the last name Zaya. For the veterans among your Zaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaya lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Zaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zaya in 1968 was 81, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaya 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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