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Zachar Family History

Zachar Surname Meaning

Czech (also Zachař) Slovak and Polish: from a short form of the personal name Zachariáš Polish Zachariasz (see Zacharias).

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the personal name Zakhar, the East Slavic equivalent of Zacharias.

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


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Where is the Zachar family from?

You can see how Zachar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zachar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zachar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Zachar families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zachar's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Zachar families in 1911.
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What did your Zachar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zachar. 100% of Zachar men worked as a Miner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zachar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zachar 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 887 immigration records available for the last name Zachar. 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 799 military records available for the last name Zachar. For the veterans among your Zachar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zachar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zachar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Zachar in 1962 was 67, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zachar 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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