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Zygman Family History

Zygman 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: Zigman, Lyman, Ingman, Zaman, Wyman, Eyman, Ryman, Lagman, Nyman

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Where is the Zygman family from?

You can see how Zygman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zygman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zygman families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zygman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zygman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zygman 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 51 census records available for the last name Zygman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zygman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Zygman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Zygman. For the veterans among your Zygman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zygman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Zygman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zygman in 1969 was 73, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zygman 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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