Zia Family History

Zia Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Pakistan): from a personal name based on a Persian and Urdu spelling of Arabic ḍiyāʿ ‘light glow illumination’ (Koran 10:5). This is used to form names in combinations such as Zia ul-Haq ‘light of the truth’ and Zia ur-Rahman ‘light of the most gracious’.

Chinese: variant of the surname 謝 based on its pronunciation in Shanghai dialect see Xie.

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

Similar surnames: Dia, Zisa, Zika, Zima, Lia, Via, Bina, Aziz, Pia, Fina

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
66	Military Records
585	Immigration Records
346	Census and Voter Lists
101	Member Trees

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You can see how Zia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zia families living in Connecticut. This was about 23% of all the recorded Zia's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Zia families in 1920.

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Census Record

There are 346 census records available for the last name Zia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zia 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Zia. 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 66 military records available for the last name Zia. For the veterans among your Zia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Zia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zia in 1970 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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Zia Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant of the surname 謝 based on its pronunciation in Shanghai dialect see Xie.

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

Where is the Zia family from?

What Zia family records will you find?

What is the average Zia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Zia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zia in 1970 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

Zia Family History

Zia Surname Meaning

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Zia Surname Meaning

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Military Records

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What is the average Zia lifespan?

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