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Zahrt Family History

Zahrt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Zart.

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


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Where is the Zahrt family from?

You can see how Zahrt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zahrt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zahrt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Zahrt families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zahrt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Zahrt families in 1880.
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What did your Zahrt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zahrt. 47% of Zahrt men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Zahrt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zahrt were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Hand
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Zahrt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zahrt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zahrt 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Zahrt. 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 221 military records available for the last name Zahrt. For the veterans among your Zahrt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zahrt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zahrt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zahrt in 1963 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zahrt 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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