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Zeah Family History

Zeah 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: Zeh, Zech, Zea, Bean, Bear, Dean, Beal, Zhao, Real, Zeno

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Where is the Zeah family from?

You can see how Zeah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeah family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zeah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Zeah families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeah's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zeah families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeah 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 183 census records available for the last name Zeah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeah 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Zeah. 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 38 military records available for the last name Zeah. For the veterans among your Zeah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeah lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Zeah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zeah in 1979 was 64, and 9 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeah 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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