Zax Family History

Zax 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: Max, Lax, Dax, Zak, Wax, Tax, Yax, Pax, Sax, Bax

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
97	Military Records
126	Immigration Records
405	Census and Voter Lists
256	Member Trees

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Where is the Zax family from?

You can see how Zax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zax family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zax families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Zax's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zax families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zax 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 Zax ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zax.

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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.

Salesman

34%

Proprietor

34%

Laborer

34%

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Census Record

There are 405 census records available for the last name Zax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zax census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 126 immigration records available for the last name Zax. 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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Military Records

There are 97 military records available for the last name Zax. For the veterans among your Zax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zax lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Zax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zax in 1960 was 57, and 59 in 2003.

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Zax Surname Meaning

Where is the Zax family from?

What did your Zax ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zax.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Salesman

34%

Proprietor

34%

Laborer

34%

What Zax family records will you find?

What is the average Zax lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Zax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zax in 1960 was 57, and 59 in 2003.

Zax Family History

Zax Surname Meaning

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Zax Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Zax

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Where is the Zax family from?

What did your Zax ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Zax family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Zax lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zax family tree

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