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Zakely Family History

Zakely 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: Makely, Wakely, Blakely, Akeley, Oakey, Gately, Zabel, Szekely

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Where is the Zakely family from?

You can see how Zakely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zakely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zakely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Zakely families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zakely's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Zakely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zakely 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 59 census records available for the last name Zakely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zakely 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Zakely. 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 8 military records available for the last name Zakely. For the veterans among your Zakely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zakely lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zakely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zakely in 1966 was 84, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zakely 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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