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Zacharia Family History

Zacharia Surname 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


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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 1911 there were 6 Zacharia families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Zacharia's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Zacharia families in 1911.
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What did your Zacharia ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zacharia 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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