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Zacharia Family History

Zacharia Name Meaning

Jewish (Sephardic) and Indian (Kerala): variant of Zachariah . In southern India this name is found among Christians. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames the southern Indian name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


Similar surnames: Zachariah, Sachdeva, Acharya, Machia, Bashara, Barbaria, Zachry

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Where is the Zacharia family from?

You can see how Zacharia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zacharia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zacharia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Zacharia families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 61% of all the recorded Zacharia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zacharia families in 1880.
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What did your Zacharia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zacharia. 43% of Zacharia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zacharia women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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
    43%
  • Janitor
    29%
  • Roofers Helper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zacharia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zacharia 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Zacharia. 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 172 military records available for the last name Zacharia. For the veterans among your Zacharia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zacharia lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Zacharia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zacharia in 1950 was 60, and 70 in 2003.

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