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Zygaj Family History

Zygaj 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: Bugaj, Cygan, Zegar, Zagar, Lyga, Zyla, Gaj, Wygal, Yan, Gal

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Where is the Zygaj family from?

You can see how Zygaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zygaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zygaj families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Zygaj's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zygaj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zygaj 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 Zygaj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zygaj. 100% of Zygaj men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Zygaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zygaj 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Zygaj. 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 52 military records available for the last name Zygaj. For the veterans among your Zygaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zygaj lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zygaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zygaj in 1962 was 62, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zygaj 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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