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Zekaria Family History

Zekaria 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: Zakaria, Zakarian, Zegarra, Zara, Kari, Maria, Kara, Deloria, Uehara

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zekaria 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 35 census records available for the last name Zekaria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zekaria 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Zekaria. 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 8 military records available for the last name Zekaria. For the veterans among your Zekaria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zekaria lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Zekaria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zekaria in 1972 was 57, and 76 in 1994.

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