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Za Family History

Za Name 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: Ma, Ba, Ha, Na, Sa, Zak, Zia, Oza, Zar, Zha

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Where is the Za family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Za 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 Za ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Za. 100% of Za men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Za. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Za 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Za. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Za. For the veterans among your Za ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Za lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Za life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Za in 1965 was 82, and 76 in 2001.

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