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Zayec Family History

Zayec 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: Zayac, Sayer, Hayes, Layer, Mayer, Hayer, Mayen, Bayer, Ayer, Haye

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Where is the Zayec family from?

You can see how Zayec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zayec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zayec family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zayec's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zayec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zayec 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 78 census records available for the last name Zayec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zayec 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Zayec. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zayec. For the veterans among your Zayec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zayec lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zayec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zayec in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zayec 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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