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Zarra Family History

Zarra Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from a place called Zarra in Araba/Álava province Basque Country (Spain) named with Basque zarra ‘iron slag’.

Italian: altered form of Zara.

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


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Where is the Zarra family from?

You can see how Zarra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Zarra families living in New Jersey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Zarra's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zarra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarra 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 Zarra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bunch Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zarra. 43% of Zarra men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zarra women worked as a Bunch Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zarra were Butcher and Operator.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    11%
  • Butcher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bunch Maker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

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Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Zarra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarra 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Zarra. 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 232 military records available for the last name Zarra. For the veterans among your Zarra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarra lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zarra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zarra in 1958 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

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