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Zahara Family History

Zahara Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish, Czech, and Slovak Zachara; Ukrainian and Rusyn Zakhara: from a short form of the personal name Polish Zachariasz, Czech and Slovak Zachariáš, Ukrainian and Rusyn Zakhariya (see Zacharias).

Indonesian: from the Arabic female personal name Zahara ‘blossom, flower’. — Note: This personal name was registered as a surname 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 Zahara family from?

You can see how Zahara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zahara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Zahara families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Zahara families living in Manitoba. This was about 76% of all the recorded Zahara's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Zahara families in 1911.
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What did your Zahara ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zahara. 55% of Zahara men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmers Son
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zahara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zahara 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Zahara. 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 152 military records available for the last name Zahara. For the veterans among your Zahara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zahara lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zahara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zahara in 1956 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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