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Zare Family History

Zare Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Iran): occupational name from Arabic zāriʿ ‘cultivator peasant’.

Indian (Maharashtra): habitational name from Zare village in Sangli district.

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


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You can see how Zare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zare family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zare families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zare's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zare families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zare. 100% of Zare men worked as an Assembler.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Zare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zare 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Zare. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Zare. For the veterans among your Zare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zare lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Zare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zare in 1971 was 24, and 64 in 2004.

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