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Zangara Family History

Zangara Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from the feminine form of Zangaro (see Zangari).

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


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Where is the Zangara family from?

You can see how Zangara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zangara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zangara families living in New Jersey. This was about 32% of all the recorded Zangara's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zangara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zangara 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 Zangara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zangara. 30% of Zangara men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zangara women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zangara were Presser and Packer.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Presser
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    17%
  • Twister
    17%
  • Packer
    17%

What Zangara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Zangara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zangara 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Zangara. 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 252 military records available for the last name Zangara. For the veterans among your Zangara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zangara lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zangara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zangara in 1955 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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