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Zahra Family History

Zahra Surname Meaning

Arabic and Maltese: from the Arabic female personal name Zahrā’ feminine form of Azhar ‘bright brilliant blooming’.

Zahrā’ is an epithet of Fatima daughter of Muhammad.

Arabic bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Zahra family from?

You can see how Zahra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zahra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zahra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zahra families living in Florida. This was about 38% of all the recorded Zahra's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Zahra families in 1920.
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What did your Zahra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Elevator Operator and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zahra. 100% of Zahra men worked as an Elevator Operator and 100% of Zahra women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Elevator Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zahra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zahra 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 992 immigration records available for the last name Zahra. 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 374 military records available for the last name Zahra. For the veterans among your Zahra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zahra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zahra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zahra in 1963 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zahra 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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