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Zira Family History

Zira 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: Mira, Zara, Zima, Cira, Zika, Zia, Zera, Lira, Ira, Zisa

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Where is the Zira family from?

You can see how Zira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zira family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Zira families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zira's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zira families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zira 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 Zira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zira. 60% of Zira men worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Packer
    60%
  • Chef
    40%

What Zira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Zira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zira 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Zira. 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 36 military records available for the last name Zira. For the veterans among your Zira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zira lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zira in 1963 was 77, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zira

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zira 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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