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Zatarain Family History

Zatarain Surname Meaning

Basque: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Zatarain family from?

You can see how Zatarain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zatarain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zatarain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Zatarain families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zatarain's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Zatarain families in 1880.
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What did your Zatarain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zatarain. 60% of Zatarain men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Zatarain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zatarain 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Zatarain. 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 151 military records available for the last name Zatarain. For the veterans among your Zatarain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zatarain lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Zatarain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zatarain in 1945 was 22, and 88 in 2004.

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