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Zechariah Family History

Zechariah 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: Zachariah, Zacharias, Zacharia, Zaccaria, Zaharias, Zacarias

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Where is the Zechariah family from?

You can see how Zechariah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zechariah family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Zechariah families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Zechariah families living in Carmarthenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zechariah's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Zechariah families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Zechariah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zechariah 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Zechariah. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zechariah. For the veterans among your Zechariah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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