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Zekraus Family History

Zekraus 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: Kraus, Fergus, Krans, Knaus, Jahraus, Neuhaus, Krass, Kraut, Zervas

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Where is the Zekraus family from?

You can see how Zekraus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zekraus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zekraus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zekraus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zekraus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zekraus 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 13 census records available for the last name Zekraus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zekraus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zekraus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zekraus. For the veterans among your Zekraus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zekraus lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Zekraus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zekraus in 1975 was 75, and 68 in 2003.

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