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Zazueta Family History

Zazueta Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): probably a topographic name of Basque origin from an unexplained first element.

The name features the collective suffix -eta, which means ‘place or group of’.

This suggests that the term may refer to a specific location or a community in a geographical sense.

The combination of elements points to a rich cultural and linguistic history in the region.

Understanding such names provides insight into the heritage and identity of the Hispanic population, particularly in Mexico.

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


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Where is the Zazueta family from?

You can see how Zazueta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zazueta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zazueta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Zazueta families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Zazueta's in USA. California had the highest population of Zazueta families in 1880.
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What did your Zazueta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zazueta. 58% of Zazueta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zazueta women worked as a Housework.

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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
    58%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Orange Picker
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zazueta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zazueta 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zazueta. 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 165 military records available for the last name Zazueta. For the veterans among your Zazueta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zazueta lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zazueta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zazueta in 1957 was 34, and 59 in 2004.

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