Zaan Family History

Zaan 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: Haan, Zaman, Zahn, Zhan, Zaun, Zarn, Han, Yan, Pan, Hain

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5	Military Records
65	Immigration Records
37	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Zaan family from?

You can see how Zaan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaan family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Zaan families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zaan families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaan 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 Record

There are 37 census records available for the last name Zaan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Zaan. 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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Military Records

There are 5 military records available for the last name Zaan. For the veterans among your Zaan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Zaan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zaan in 1980 was 82, and 70 in 1998.

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Zaan Surname Meaning

Where is the Zaan family from?

What Zaan family records will you find?

What is the average Zaan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Zaan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zaan in 1980 was 82, and 70 in 1998.

Zaan Family History

Zaan Surname Meaning

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Zaan Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Zaan

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Where is the Zaan family from?

What Zaan family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Zaan lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zaan family tree

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