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Zaharias Family History

Zaharias Surname Meaning

Greek: variant of Zacharias.

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


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Where is the Zaharias family from?

You can see how Zaharias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaharias family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zaharias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Zaharias families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaharias's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Zaharias families in 1880.
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What did your Zaharias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaharias. 34% of Zaharias men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zaharias 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
    34%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Barber
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Zaharias family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Zaharias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaharias 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Zaharias. 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 120 military records available for the last name Zaharias. For the veterans among your Zaharias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaharias lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zaharias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zaharias in 1963 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaharias 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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