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Zarka Family History

Zarka 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: Zara, Sarka, Zabka, Tarka, Zarra, Jarka, Szarka, Mark, Laska, Bara

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Where is the Zarka family from?

You can see how Zarka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zarka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zarka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Zarka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zarka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarka 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 Zarka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zarka. 78% of Zarka men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zarka women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zarka were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Zarka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Zarka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarka 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Zarka. 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 44 military records available for the last name Zarka. For the veterans among your Zarka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zarka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zarka in 1966 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zarka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zarka 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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