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Zera Family History

Zera Surname Meaning

Polish (Żera): variant of Żyra a pet form of Old Polish compound names such as Żyrosław (from żyr ‘food’ + sława ‘glory’)

or Domażyr (from doma ‘home’ + żyr ‘food’).

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


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Where is the Zera family from?

You can see how Zera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Zera families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Zera's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Zera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zera. 37% of Zera men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Zera women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zera were Farming and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Inspector
    16%
  • Office Clerk
    16%
  • Packer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zera 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Zera. 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 439 military records available for the last name Zera. For the veterans among your Zera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zera lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Zera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zera in 1949 was 27, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zera 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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