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Zigas Family History

Zigas 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: Ligas, Rigas, Vilas, Minas, Livas, Biggs, Zima, Milas, Sias, Zika

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Where is the Zigas family from?

You can see how Zigas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zigas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zigas families living in Maryland. This was about 17% of all the recorded Zigas's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Zigas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zigas 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 Zigas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Tailor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zigas. 50% of Zigas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zigas women worked as a Tailor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    100%

What Zigas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Zigas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zigas 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Zigas. 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 43 military records available for the last name Zigas. For the veterans among your Zigas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zigas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Zigas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zigas in 1964 was 74, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zigas 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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