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Zapara Family History

Zapara 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: Zapata, Zara, Kamara, Basara, Zawada, Zalar, Zasada, Capra, Favara

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Where is the Zapara family from?

You can see how Zapara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zapara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zapara family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zapara's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Zapara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zapara 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 46 census records available for the last name Zapara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zapara 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Zapara. 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 Zapara. For the veterans among your Zapara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zapara lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Zapara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zapara in 1974 was 82, and 70 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zapara 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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