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Zaret Family History

Zaret Surname Meaning

Jewish (American): shortened form of Zaretsky.

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


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Where is the Zaret family from?

You can see how Zaret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaret family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zaret families living in Wisconsin. This was about 20% of all the recorded Zaret's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zaret families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaret surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zaret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zaret. 45% of Zaret men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%

What Zaret family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Zaret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaret 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Zaret. 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 68 military records available for the last name Zaret. For the veterans among your Zaret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaret lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zaret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zaret in 1958 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaret 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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