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Zajan Family History

Zajan 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: Zaman, Rajan, Zajac, Kazan, Fagan, Madan, Gahan, Balan, Laban, Pagan

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Where is the Zajan family from?

You can see how Zajan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zajan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zajan families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zajan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zajan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zajan 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 115 census records available for the last name Zajan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zajan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Zajan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Zajan. For the veterans among your Zajan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zajan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Zajan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zajan in 1968 was 57, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zajan 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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