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Zarate Family History

Zarate Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from Zarate, a place in Araba/Álava province, Basque Country (Spain) named from Basque zara ‘thicket’.

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


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Where is the Zarate family from?

You can see how Zarate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarate family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zarate families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Zarate families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zarate's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zarate families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarate 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 Zarate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zarate. 60% of Zarate men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Zarate women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zarate were Manager and Servant.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Boot Maker
    5%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Servant
    17%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Zarate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarate 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Zarate. 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 696 military records available for the last name Zarate. For the veterans among your Zarate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarate lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zarate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Zarate in 1957 was 65, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zarate 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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