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Zdun Family History

Zdun 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: Dun, Zaun, Zhu, Yun, Sun, Mun, Don, Duan, Eden, Du

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Where is the Zdun family from?

You can see how Zdun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zdun family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zdun families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Zdun families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zdun's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Zdun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zdun 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 Zdun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zdun. 50% of Zdun men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zdun women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zdun were Farmer 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Zdun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Zdun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zdun 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Zdun. 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 172 military records available for the last name Zdun. For the veterans among your Zdun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zdun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zdun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zdun in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zdun 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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