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Zygai Family History

Zygai Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nagai, Cygan, Zegar, Zagar, Sugai, Lyga, Zagami, Zyla, Ngai, Wygal

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Where is the Zygai family from?

You can see how Zygai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zygai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zygai families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zygai's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zygai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zygai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Zygai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zygai 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Zygai. 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 33 military records available for the last name Zygai. For the veterans among your Zygai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zygai lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Zygai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zygai in 1970 was 55, and 48 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zygai 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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