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Zaher Family History

Zaher Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Zahir 1

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


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Where is the Zaher family from?

You can see how Zaher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zaher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Zaher families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Zaher families in 1891.
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What did your Zaher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaher. 36% of Zaher men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Zaher women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zaher were Painter and Attendant Fruit Stand.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Attendant Fruit Stand
    34%

What Zaher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zaher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaher 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Zaher. 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 207 military records available for the last name Zaher. For the veterans among your Zaher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaher lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zaher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zaher in 1955 was 62, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaher 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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