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Zears Family History

Zears 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: Sears, Mears, Bears, Fears, Pears, Gears, Wears, Bear, Hearn, Beard

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Where is the Zears family from?

You can see how Zears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zears family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zears families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Zears families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Zears's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zears families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Zears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zears 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Zears. 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 52 military records available for the last name Zears. For the veterans among your Zears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zears lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Zears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zears in 1967 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zears 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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