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Zachry Name Meaning

English: variant of Zachary .

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


Similar surnames: Zachery, Zackery, Zachary, Avary, Avery, Tacy, Vary, Bacher, Athy

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Where is the Zachry family from?

You can see how Zachry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zachry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zachry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Zachry families living in Georgia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Zachry's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Zachry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zachry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zachry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zachry. 40% of Zachry men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Zachry women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zachry were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Zachry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zachry 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Zachry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Zachry. For the veterans among your Zachry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zachry lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Zachry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Zachry in 1949 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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