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Zear Family History

Zear 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: Bear, Dear, Pear, Lear, Wear, Fear, Zar, Zehr, Zerr, Kear

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Where is the Zear family from?

You can see how Zear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zear family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Zear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Zear families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zear's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Zear families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zear 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 Zear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Inspector Of Military Garments and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Zear. 100% of Zear men worked as an Inspector Of Military Garments and 100% of Zear women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Inspector Of Military Garments
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Zear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Zear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zear 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Zear. 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 85 military records available for the last name Zear. For the veterans among your Zear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zear lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Zear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zear in 1966 was 75, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zear 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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