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Zakarian Family History

Zakarian Surname Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Zakar a short form of Zakaria (see Zacharias).

This form of the surname is found mainly in the US.

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


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Where is the Zakarian family from?

You can see how Zakarian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zakarian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zakarian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Zakarian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Zakarian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zakarian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zakarian 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 Zakarian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zakarian. 22% of Zakarian men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Zakarian women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zakarian were Clerk and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Tailor
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Office Work
    34%
  • Salesgirl
    34%

What Zakarian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Zakarian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zakarian 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 919 immigration records available for the last name Zakarian. 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 265 military records available for the last name Zakarian. For the veterans among your Zakarian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zakarian lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zakarian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zakarian in 1961 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zakarian 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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