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Zaretz Family History

Zaretz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Zaret, Aretz, Martz, Hartz, Pretz, Artz, Bartz, Gretz, Paret, Retz

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaretz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Zaretz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaretz 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Zaretz. 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 5 military records available for the last name Zaretz. For the veterans among your Zaretz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaretz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Zaretz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zaretz in 1973 was 79, and 42 in 2004.

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