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Zykan Family History

Zykan 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: Yan, Kan, Yuan, Lyman, Ryan, Zupan, Zika, Zaman, Wyman, Eyman

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Where is the Zykan family from?

You can see how Zykan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zykan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zykan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zykan families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Zykan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zykan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zykan 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 129 census records available for the last name Zykan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zykan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Zykan. 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 89 military records available for the last name Zykan. For the veterans among your Zykan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zykan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zykan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zykan in 1965 was 74, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zykan 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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