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Zarych Family History

Zarych 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: March, Larch, Barsch, Barich, Karch, Harsch, Baruch, Zach, Barch

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Where is the Zarych family from?

You can see how Zarych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarych family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zarych families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zarych's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zarych families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarych 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 Zarych ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Tin Sorter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zarych. 50% of Zarych men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zarych women worked as a Tin Sorter.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tin Sorter
    100%

What Zarych family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Zarych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarych 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Zarych. 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 52 military records available for the last name Zarych. For the veterans among your Zarych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarych lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Zarych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zarych in 1970 was 45, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zarych

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zarych 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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